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[ He shifts to turn a bit closer to her so he could wrap both arms around her, keeping her close. ]

Yeah, I've felt that a few times when I've tried to talk to him before. I would say this though, I think he needs us. All of us.

[ He presses a soft kiss to the top of her head. ] I've seen how hard it hits him when he losses someone.

( she takes a deep breath of Caleb's warmth mingled with his scent. it's so centering for her. )

Oh I'd never leave him. I don't intend to confront him about this either.

I just... ( what does she want... what can they even do? ) I just want to make sure we're all taking care of him.

He needs us. Not just now, but always. And he'll hurt himself to keep us. We can't let that continue to happen.

I never though you would, Anna. Not in the least.

[ No would Stephen, he thinks. Just from the short times they've spoken.

He tries not to tense, worrying he's done something he shouldn't have. ]

I've been doing my best to be there for him. Do you... have I done something wrong, Anna? If I have, please tell me.

[ He loves Nate with all his heart, and he has for longer than he can remember now. It feels like since the moment he came to this place. ]

All I want is the best for Nate, and for you and Stephen, for those that work at the theatre and are part of that family.

Oh, Caleb. ( Anna says softly, her attentions turning fully to Caleb now. she looks up at him with concern in her eyes, reaching up to stroke his cheek. )

You're so good to him. To all of us. Better even than me for him. You haven't done anything wrong.

I'm sorry if I made you think that. I'm only telling you this so you know what we're dealing with with Nate and Nick. Not because I thought you weren't doing enough.

[ He sighs softly, leaning into that touch. He doesn't try and hide the brightness of his eyes, the concern for Nate, for all of them. ]

I just wanted to make sure. Because I sometimes don't know what to do for him but to be there. It never feels like enough.

[ He doesn't often admit these things but he feels right now that they all need to be open. For Nate's sake, and their own.

His hand covers hers, moving it to the side slightly, pressing a soft kiss to the center of her palm. ]

I just always want to do everything I can for you guys. I want to do what I can to help him. Ever since last year... I know things have been rough for him.

[ He remembers being there for him that night he had gotten so wasted in the theatre, how things were after Nick Scratch had vanished. ]

I just don't know what to do.

( she closes her eyes when he kisses her palm, sighing softly before she rests her palm in his cheek.

she doesn't need to reach out with her empathy to see how deeply it touches Caleb, honestly. )

I wish I had an answer. But all we can do is keep encouraging him to do healthier and be there for him when he struggles.

You're doing amazingly. Don't doubt yourself.

[ The soft touches, the warmth of having Anna there, it's all things that he needs. He wouldn't have reached out, not while Nate is dealing with all he is, but he realizes in that moment he truly needs it more than he had realized. ]

We don't know how long Nick will be gone. [ He can't think about what happens if he doesn't come back. ] Has anyone checked with who he's contacted to? Make sure he's showing as still contracted? I mean, just to make sure?

I haven't asked, but I'll look into it. ( she can feel some kind of tension in Caleb releasing, and she can't help but feel glad she could be there for him, too. just as she knows she can depend on him. )

Did you know Nick that well?

[ As with other things, Caleb has just known that he has to try and be strong, to do what he can for those he cares about. He's still adjusting to feel he has others here for him because he hadn't known it. Not in the ways he has here. ]

I just... I want to make sure he's expected to come back. [ He shrugs slightly, waggling his hand back and forth. ] We're friends. We use each other to help us test things and all. I've been at the theatre since his first day.

( she nods her head firmly. ) I'll make sure we keep checking that he comes back.

I don't want you guys to lose anyone else.

Those that I've known that died they were only gone a few days, but I just don't trust this place. Just because of how it's been before, I don't know now.

[ He can't stand to even think about Nick not coming back. Not just for Nate, but especially for Nate. ]

When he comes back, you should get to know him. He would adore you.

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