 Anashti l Brat Pack l Sally & Dr. Finklestein
Drake was quite certain he could do a plethora of things wrong! He was human, which meant as much as he didn't want to ever upset people with his own actions, it was sometimes going to be inevitable wasn't it? But still, he would have been quite pleased to know that whatever it was going on with Ary was not a direct result of something bad he'd inadvertently done.
Truly he would have liked to have been even more patient for him so Aryan didn't feel like he HAD to tell Drake anything. And yet.... He was just too concerned. It was a flaw, for certain, but one he was giving into because he cared. Though he would have assured Aryan too that nothing could spoil their time together. Drake loved being outside with him, and relished any time that he had that he could spend with his best friend. Plus this WAS the perfect Flora&Fauna hangout.
The boy's attention turned fully to his friend as his face fell slightly at the answer. He knew that, but still he was upset for Ary. In any other circumstances, the attempt to distract him probably would have worked too. As it was, Drake reached out and gave his friend's hand a small squeeze. "Do you want to talk about it? It might be easier to just... Get whatever is weighing on you off your chest?" Drake didn't quite understand what news would make things poorly for him and Bryony when they'd made such progress over the summer but... "I think.... While it's admirable that you're trying to work through whatever it is on your own so as not to affect us, it's not your responsibility to have to. I know you CARE but I feel pretty certain I can speak for Bryony and I both when I say we do too and we wouldn't want you to put pressure on yourself for our sakes. We're big kids!" Drake was very much not, but still he straightened his shoulders and stood up a little taller, giving Ary a small smile to convey reassurance. Although if he didn't want to talk, Drake also certainly wouldn't force him.
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