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[toblameforit]

It's been five days since this and two days since that and Tony only left the hospital to sleep last night because they kicked him out. But apparently Obie is awake and can have visitors now. Awesome.

Tony is not entirely sure, as he steps through the door into the (of course) private hospital room, that he isn't just going to strangle him.

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[be-this-naive.livejournal.com]

Obadiah allows himself to soften, letting go of Tony's hand.

"All right," he says. "But please - be careful. I don't -" He swallows.

"That's not something you need to go through."

[toblameforit]

He puts the laser pointer down so he can hug Obie with both arms again.

"Okay. Okay." Trying for a smile, not quite getting there, "I will if you will."

[be-this-naive.livejournal.com]

Obadiah takes a breath and smiles ruefully.

"No more spontaneous nighttime walks," he says. "I promise."

[toblameforit]

"Good," he says, squeezing gently. "I want you to stay safe too."

[be-this-naive.livejournal.com]

Absolutely perfect. He couldn't be happier that Milliways intervened when it did. This is infinitely better than what he'd been contemplating after the clone's visit.

Tony (is alive) just needed a little reminder, that's all.

(He resists the urge to stroke Tony's hair or any of the other small gestures he'd indulged with the other Tony. He doubts Tony would notice anything amiss, but he has to keep them separate. Even with Tony this close, face tipped up to his.)

"I will," he says.

". . . I'll leave Sherlock alone after this, too."

[toblameforit]

Tony cracks a grin.

"I'll believe that when I see it," he teases.

[be-this-naive.livejournal.com]

Obadiah grins back.

"As shows of humanity go, saving my life for your sake is pretty damn convincing," he says. "I completely underestimated his loyalty to you. I won't be doing that again."

[toblameforit]

"Good," he says, closing his eyes and resting his cheek against Obie's shoulder. "I love you guys and I hate it when you're assholes to each other."

[be-this-naive.livejournal.com]

"I know," Obadiah says. "I'm sorry. I should have tried harder for your sake. Better late than never, I suppose."

And when it inevitably doesn't work out, well, he's sure he won't lack for material in claiming that he was provoked.

[toblameforit]

He sighs, relieved.

"Thanks, Obie."

[be-this-naive.livejournal.com]

"You're welcome, Tony," he murmurs.