Re: House of Strays: Ronan/Ben
[Those words weren't expected, but it isn't until he hears them that Ben realizes how much he wanted to. His next breath in is noisy, relieved as it rattles through his frame and some of the tension leaks out of his shoulders.
The answer comes easy and fast:] Yes.
[He's not sure how much of a difference it makes yet, but there's no denying that it already has made a difference. A slow breath out and he finally manages to reach again, and connect this time. It's hardly the spooning that they would normally indulge in, but there's no denying that it's Ben's hand on Ronan's ankle, his thumb giving a slow stroke over the sharp point of his ankle.
The touch is brief, but his fingers linger before Ben turns back to his bag.] Go to sleep. I'll contact you in a few days. [Phone, or messaging, something - that's all he can promise.] I'll have my journal with me if you need anything.