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[detectivision]

What on earth is there to be ashamed of? It's the sort of pursuit many men are quite proud of, once they get good at it. And being good at being a manticore will be something to be proud of, too.

If you don't work on it, Leo will get you every time with the feathers. Or a laser dot.

[soft_shelled]

Ah but see, if he does that? I can just sting him in revenge.

[Yes, he is willing to paralyze his brother.]

[detectivision]

[Oh no, there's been plenty of times Sherlock would have paralyzed his brother, had it been an option.]

So you'll sting him for making fun of you for making you hunt feathers -- but not for making fun of you for choosing to hone your skills and master your instincts.

[He gives Donnie a Look.]

If you are going to sting him either way, you may as well have the benefits of being better at being a monster. You can rub it in his face, when you don't chase the dot.

[soft_shelled]

Oh you think I wouldn't do it to him for both?

[Sherlock, have you seen these two fight? He bites Leo almost constantly for no reason other than he can.

As to Sherlock's attempt to get Donnie to rise to his bait? He shakes his head no again.]

Maybe some other time though, I'm busy.

[detectivision]

Doing what?

[Eyebrow up! What's more important than self improvement, teen?]

[soft_shelled]

Important private things!

[His tail is lashing about in irritation, and Sherlock is never going to get Donnie to outright say "I'd like to resume crying and feeling miserable" ever.]

[detectivision]

Mm. Well. Grief is a process.

[He actually thinks he gets it, a little. But come on, Donnie, it's not like she's dead!]

When you are less indisposed and more disposed towards working on the problem, we'll talk again. But remember -- when you don't take care of yourself, it means the people who love you have to take that on instead. Looking after your own wellbeing makes you a better friend, and a better partner.

[Is this the healthiest angle to approach the problem from? Hell no. But they're in monster hell, and Donnie needs to start considering his own wellbeing, even if it is just for the sake of the people he cares about.]

[soft_shelled]

[Well it certainly feels like she is, or at least is going to dump him.]

I take care of myself just fine.

[Is all he has to say on the subject, as he goes to head back to his room now and leave Sherlock to do whatever Sherlock thing he wants to do.]

[detectivision]

[This denial is the only denial he has ever encountered that rivals his own. Without getting up, or even turning to look:]

When it ceases to cause problems between yourself and your loved ones, then you may say it is fine.

[two cases of getthelastworditis. two of them.]