MoM Continuations

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[overanalytically]

[ He does need to be left alone. His control over himself is tentative at best – he'll need to focus for several hours to gain a better balance in his thoughts and mind.

But he doesn't want it at the expense of hurting Jim. He felt the sting of rejection from his own withdrawal, and he wants to make up for it somehow. The question is how. He needs Jim to know that he's not withdrawing entirely, that he just needs some time to himself.

There's a few beats of silence as Spock struggles to think of something to say to him. Finally he settles on: ]

... Would a shared evening meal be agreeable?

[overemotionally]

[That was definitely the right way to go about it--acknowledge he needed space while simultaneously reassuring Jim. The response from his side of the bond is instantaneous if Spock cares to feel. It's a glowing fog, hiding more of the complicated but its overall atmosphere emanates acceptance.

Jim turns to face Spock more fully and nods, face softening.]

...Shoot me a message when you're ready.

[overanalytically]

[ The tightness that was within Spock's side of their cord loosens to some degree, grateful that Jim accepted his offer. ]

Understood.