she quietly thanked him for the tissue, using it to wipe at her eyes as she soon tossed the tissue into the trash. she eyes the treats, before grabbing one. “ don't mind if i do - ”

𝗂͟ ͟𝗅͟𝗈͟𝗏͟𝖾͟ ͟𝗒͟𝗈͟𝗎͟.͟@inhibitedsaverOct 27

after grabbing a box of tissues, he slid it in her direction. “only person at fault is the thief.” he was already silently mapping out a christmas list. new camera? sd cards? photo albums? “way too many sweet treats? yes.”

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ * · Oct 27, 2026 · 3:53 AM UTC

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ *@flickershutterOct 27

do you wanna talk about? it's okay if not - just, i'm always here for you

* 𝓪nnie .ᐟ@traumaismsOct 27

no . . not really.

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ * · Oct 27, 2026 · 3:32 AM UTC

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ *@flickershutterOct 27

you okay?

* 𝓪nnie .ᐟ@traumaismsOct 27

yeah . . .?

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ * · Oct 27, 2026 · 3:24 AM UTC

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ *@flickershutterOct 27

ann??

* 𝓪nnie .ᐟ@traumaismsOct 27

sniffles.

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ * · Oct 27, 2026 · 2:56 AM UTC

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ *@flickershutterOct 27

she leaned on the counter top and nods, using the sleeves of her cardigan to wipe the corner of her eyes, quietly sniffling. “ it's okay just- gods.. i should have also taken better care of it..” she looked over at the basket in curiosity, lowering her hands. “is that..?”

𝗂͟ ͟𝗅͟𝗈͟𝗏͟𝖾͟ ͟𝗒͟𝗈͟𝗎͟.͟@inhibitedsaverOct 27

buck shook his head. taking out his phone, he sent athena a quick text. “memories are important.” if he lost a camera and it had pictures of bobby, he’d lose his mind. “i’m sorry, sis. what an asshole.”

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ * · Oct 27, 2026 · 1:56 AM UTC

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ *@flickershutterOct 27

she ran her hands through her hair and shook her head. “ This is something way too miniscule and she has a lot on her plate to worry about, i don't wanna bother her - i'm just overreacting.” she murmured, letting him guide her and glancing at the basket “ sadly, no.”

𝗂͟ ͟𝗅͟𝗈͟𝗏͟𝖾͟ ͟𝗒͟𝗈͟𝗎͟.͟@inhibitedsaverOct 27

buck frowned, shutting the door behind her. “you want me to call ‘thena?” it was above her pay grade now, but he knew she’d help. he led her to the kitchen, pulling out a basket of different baked goods he made. “did you have it backed up anywhere?”

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ * · Oct 27, 2026 · 1:08 AM UTC

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ *@flickershutterOct 27

ooc. please bare with me with double notifications, i promise it's only because i wanted to edit something

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ * · Oct 27, 2026 · 1:07 AM UTC

ᅠᅠ 𝖤𝖬𝖬𝖤 Buckley ˛◌ *@flickershutterOct 27

she was pacing before the door opened, looking at buck with wide, frantic eyes. "oh, buck.- nothing's okay." she immediately went inside and hugged her arm, a gesture she did when stressed. " my camera got stolen and it had all of the important pictures I took in it and -” ꜜ

𝗂͟ ͟𝗅͟𝗈͟𝗏͟𝖾͟ ͟𝗒͟𝗈͟𝗎͟.͟@inhibitedsaverOct 27

he peeked outside, eyes widening the moment he saw her. “emme?” after opening the door the rest of the way, he moved to the side. “everything okay?”