The Chief's section of the habitat deck is quiet, peaceful, and great for losing other people if you need to. Between these facts and it just being his, John has long since figured out it's the best place to look for Wash when he's not doing well.
And Wash isn't, because Legion World is still a mess and members of the team are still recovering and the final proof: he's here.
The Chief wishes they met here less often, really. He likes that his space helps, there's a protective satisfaction in that, but all he really wants is for things to stop making Wash need it.
He approaches with steady steps, then sinks down to sit beside Wash. He doesn't touch him, John is still cautious about initiating touch (especially when things are bad like this), but he's close enough for it to be an open invitation.
"Are you alright?" he asks.
Since they formalized the change in their relationship, his tone has been a little less guarded. There's a gentleness in his voice now, and concern he isn't working to hide completely. The question is only a social ritual, and he has to ask it even though he knows something's wrong.
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And Wash isn't, because Legion World is still a mess and members of the team are still recovering and the final proof: he's here.
The Chief wishes they met here less often, really. He likes that his space helps, there's a protective satisfaction in that, but all he really wants is for things to stop making Wash need it.
He approaches with steady steps, then sinks down to sit beside Wash. He doesn't touch him, John is still cautious about initiating touch (especially when things are bad like this), but he's close enough for it to be an open invitation.
"Are you alright?" he asks.
Since they formalized the change in their relationship, his tone has been a little less guarded. There's a gentleness in his voice now, and concern he isn't working to hide completely. The question is only a social ritual, and he has to ask it even though he knows something's wrong.