I know, starlight, I know. I will help you. Emmet will help you. We love you very much, and we will do whatever we can to help you stop drinking.

*He does his best to hold them a little closer, wanting to comfort them*

Then Emmet and I will help you change. It may be difficult, but we will help you every step of the way. This is already the first step, ok? You are already on the right track.

I find myself doubting that. It is late. You could get hurt.

*His voice is gentle, not accusatory. He's concerned. Worried about Susie's safety. The road is not fair to travellers at night. Especially when they're alone.*

I forgive you, my treasure.

*Scolding them won't do anything but hurt them, and they're already trying to forget a painful day. Not that he would anyway*

We can talk about trying to seek Emmet and I out instead of drinking later, ok? For now, just rest.

Of course, my starlight.

*He gently scoops them up, careful and gentle as physically possible. He holds them close against his chest, making sure they won't fall.*

There we go.

then decides to step out into her path.

"Miss Susie? What are you doing out here so late at night?"

*Ingo doesn't usually take night walks, but sometimes he can't help the urge to walk around an area outside. The desire to patrol is hard to shake, it seems.

For once, at least, the urge has had a positive result. Why would Susie be out here so late at night? What is going on? He takes a moment,

*Gently, Ingo wraps an arm around them and holds them close. He makes sure Mokou can push him away if they want to.*

Is this alright? I can pick you up if you want me to.

I see.

*He's concerned, but it's better they're monitored while intoxicated than not.*

Would you like to be held as well? It might help.

*And it will allow Ingo to make certain they don't get hurt.*

That sounds awful, do you want to talk about it, my starlight?

*How he got here so fast is anyone's guess, but he's here.*

Or would you rather just take your mind off of it?

(( ooc so technically I got it right/silly

(( ooc yes i put Berdly's birthday in my calendar

Would you like to do something on your birthday? Even just something small.

they are people behind the words on the screen. be kind! )

(( ooc so eepy

*Not for the first time, Ingo wishes he still had a second arm so he could hold Mokou and gently hold their head or run his fingers through their hair to comfort them.*

I am here, and I always will be, my little star.

I forgive you , my starlight, I will always forgive you. I promise.

*He does his best to hold them even closer without holding them too tightly.*

You are so precious to me, my treasure. So precious. I am going nowhere.

I will not leave you. Never.

*He doesn't hesitate before speaking, doesn't care about repeating himself. He just wants to reassure them he's staying here. However long it takes.*

I forgive you and I love you very much.

*He scolds himself mentally for upsetting them so badly. He needs to do better.*

And I am sorry too.