it's not always black and white | Connor

[connor crayze sykes]

Christy only frowned, hugging her thin brother tight. His breaths gradually slowed after a moment of tensing up completely, and she reached to play carefully with a wing. It was obvious she didn't just want to lay there. But it was clear that this wasn't the first time the little girl had needed to act far too old for her age.

[tarquin finley ellis]

It was good she didn't ask, because there was nothing that Quinn could really say to her about it. He watched Christy for a moment, then got up with Calan in his arms, bringing the boy over to grab a juicebox for him and then sit on the floor. Quinn played with the toys with Calan for a little bit, feeling awkward and yet not wanting to leave while Connor was still sleeping.

[connor crayze sykes]

Christy frowned after Connor began to wheeze a bit. She shook him and he stirred, coughing huskily and rolling over, groaning. "I'm f,fine," He mumbled, smiling at her. "Why don't w-we go do s-something, hm?"

[tarquin finley ellis]

He heard the wheezing and paused in the game he was playing with Calan, glancing up towards the bed as Christy woke Connor up. He heard the mumbled words, and then the idea of going to do something. At that, Quinn simply started putting the toys away, Calan handing a few to him in trying to be helpful, which caused a smile from Quinn. Once the toys were all picked up and all, Quinn straightened and picked Calan up, looking over to Connor and Christy. "I'll have to get Calan back soon though." He points out with a soft sigh. He really wished there could be more time, but this was the way it was.

[connor crayze sykes]

Connor nodded, sitting up slowly. He trembled, wavering on his feet. "H-how about the a-arcade for a but then?" Now that he wasn't in the first few days of withdrawal. He sat back down slowly so he wouldn't fall over trying to put his shoes on.

[tarquin finley ellis]

The boy clung to him, little arms wrapped around his neck, and Quinn hugged Calan with a smile. The kid was growing up too fast -- far too fast for Quinn's liking -- but it couldn't be helped. He just had to cherish the time he had and let it go at that. When Connor sat up after nodding and spoke, Quinn gave a shrug. "Sure, why not? Bet the kids would love that." He pointed out with a nod. Calan perked right up, starting a happy little rant about games and the one he seemed to like where he hit things when they popped up. Quinn just chuckled and set the backpack of toys aside. He could come back for them.

[connor crayze sykes]

Connor smiled faintly, taking medication he had forgotten about before offering a hand ti Christy, helping tie her shoes with faintly trembling fingers. She took hishand, glancing at Calan, then looking up longingly. Connor knew he shouldn't be lifting her. Not with how thin and sick he was. But he had her to himself now. He had to take advantage of that. So he pulled her into his arms with a grunt, pain glittering his his eyes.

[tarquin finley ellis]

He waited calmly for Connor to take his medication and help tie Christy's shoes, grabbing up the bag with snacks and juice in it in case they got hungry or thirsty. When Connor picked Christy up, Quinn saw the difficulty and pain that Connor had to deal with by lifting her, but he said nothing, not wanting to point it out to the girl how it was affecting her brother to hold her. He sighed softly and turned to open the door, holding it for Connor so they could follow the male to the arcade. Quinn just hoped Connor would take it easy and wouldn't fall.

[connor crayze sykes]

Connor mumbled thanks through slightly gritted teeth, kissing the top of Christy's head as she cuddled close to his chest, her chin resting on a bony shoulder. Wings were spread just the slightest bit to help with Connor's balanced as he walked slowly, fighting against needing to set her down.

[tarquin finley ellis]

Quinn just gave a slight nod, watching Connor move through the doorway before following after and shutting the door behind him. After a few moments, he shifted Calan a little. "Want to walk a bit?" He asked the boy, and Calan just nodded. Quinn set him down and held out a hand to curl around Calan's, hoping that perhaps seeing Calan walking instead of being held might have Christy wanting to do that same. Sometimes kids had the urge to do whatever the other was, so it seemed to be worth a shot. It would certainly be easier on Connor if Christy followed suit.

[connor crayze sykes]

Christy hugged Connor tighter until he drew in a breath. He met her albino gaze, smiled feebly. "I-I gotta s-set you down baby..."
When she frowned, but nodded in agreement, he kissed the top of her head and crouched, gently setting her on her feet.
Colton passed them as Connor stepped outside, the half blind male smiling brightly. Connor had known him outside of this place, though not well. He had always been kind to Connor though.
"Aw!" Colton drawled, intrigued as he crouched to see the two young children. "You're soo cute."

[tarquin finley ellis]

At least Connor had set Christy down finally, though he really had needed to. Quinn had paused in step so not to get too far ahead when Connor set Christy down, but when someone else passed but crouched near the kids, Quinn simply watched, still holding to Calan's hand. Of course the boy smiled brightly and waved at the other guy, quite interested in meeting new people. Calan seemed to be pretty social considering all things, and Quinn figured that this was a good thing. So he waited patiently, giving a glance to Connor before looking back to the other guy.

[connor crayze sykes]

Connor was relaxed however, something rare when around most people. He watched Colton wave back at Calan before explaining the piercing in the bridge of his nose so Christy would stop poking it.
"I forgot you had a sister Con. We'll have to talk over lunch some day."
Connor smirked, nodding, and watching the tattooed, flamboyant male curtsy to Christy, who laughed , and mimic a bow towards Calan before he headed on his way.

[tarquin finley ellis]

Quinn held no real opinion over the guy as of now, simply accepting the presence and the fact that he was nice enough to kids and didn't set Connor on edge. That was enough for Quinn to be relaxed as he waited, listening idly to the words and just giving the guy a nod after he'd curtsied to Christy and mimicked a bow for Calan. Once the guy was gone, Quinn merely waited for Connor to start off towards the arcade again, Calan tugging on his hand while chattering about games in Christy's direction.

[connor crayze sykes]

Connor took Christy's hand.
"He's nice." She huffed.
"That was C-Colton." Connor knew the man had been homeless. And was very much gay. "Y-you'll see him again."