What do you propose? Because if it's punching me until I'm unconscious I'm not sure it would help.
[ It's cold. He won't miss that when this is all gone. Athos would have thought he'd be used to the chill, what with France always raining. But this is different and permeates into his bones. ]
[ Well, if you're going to be sarcastic about it... ]
You never know. It just might.
[ He hefts his friend a little closer, still aiming for his rover. ]
I meant I could come and see you more often, perhaps. You fell asleep when we were together. Perhaps I could talk you into such a state of boredom that you can't help yourself.
I don't need you to read me a bedtime story, d'Artagnan. [ He shifts a little like he's contemplating throwing d'Artagnan off just for the sake of it. He's an annoying little shit at the best of times. ]
[ The truth is, he’s relieved. He doesn’t like the state Athos is in
now – so tired he’s almost asleep standing up. Some of that will be the
wine, he knows. But he’s seen his friend put away more than what they’d
had. This is tiredness. Seeing Athos’ rover up ahead, d’Artagnan moves for
it. ]
Good. You put a lot of demons to rest before we came here, Athos. Don’t let
them take you again. Not like this.
[ Athos doesn't say anything, just lets d'Artagnan lead them both to the steps of his rover. At the edge he pauses and moves to stand in front of him, lifting a hand to squeeze his friend's shoulder. ]
You're a good man, d'Artagnan. [ He stares at him for a few moments more, his blue eyes moving restlessly over his face as though mapping him out. After a moment he moves his hand. ] I can make it from here. Goodnight.
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Never, and you never will. I know you.
That doesn't mean you can do it on no sleep at all. And alcohol doesn't give you a real sleep, anyway. I know it doesn't.
Let me help you.
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[ It's cold. He won't miss that when this is all gone. Athos would have thought he'd be used to the chill, what with France always raining. But this is different and permeates into his bones. ]
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You never know. It just might.
[ He hefts his friend a little closer, still aiming for his rover. ]
I meant I could come and see you more often, perhaps. You fell asleep when we were together. Perhaps I could talk you into such a state of boredom that you can't help yourself.
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[ D'Artagnan lifts a brow at him. ] I only have one book, and you'd not like the content.
I said talking. But if you'd rather not, we can try the punching. It's looking tempting right now.
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Perhaps. It would do no harm to try.
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That was my thought.
[ The truth is, he’s relieved. He doesn’t like the state Athos is in now – so tired he’s almost asleep standing up. Some of that will be the wine, he knows. But he’s seen his friend put away more than what they’d had. This is tiredness. Seeing Athos’ rover up ahead, d’Artagnan moves for it. ]
Good. You put a lot of demons to rest before we came here, Athos. Don’t let them take you again. Not like this.
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You're a good man, d'Artagnan. [ He stares at him for a few moments more, his blue eyes moving restlessly over his face as though mapping him out. After a moment he moves his hand. ] I can make it from here. Goodnight.
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Go to sleep, my friend. I'll see you in the morning.