Song of the Navigator (2015)
“He rarely left his suite, ordering food to be delivered, spending most of his time in his aviary. He only left for the gym, where he worked out obsessively, forcing his body to perform the way it used to.
The next time Peter Owens checked on him, he seemed contrite, and repeated his offer to assist Tover any way he could.
“You know, it isn’t shameful to admit you might need some help.” Peter avoided eye contact. “We have skilled therapists on the station, and victims of physical assault... often need someone to talk to, to work through their issues. I’d be happy to set something up for you.”
Tover blinked. He hadn’t expected Peter to offer something clearly embarrassing for both of them, but the gesture touched him. “Thank you,” he said, his voice breaking. “I think that would help.”
Peter looked relieved, and turned down Tover’s offer of a drink to make immediate arrangements.MoreLess
The next time Peter Owens checked on him, he seemed contrite, and repeated his offer to assist Tover any way he could.
“You know, it isn’t shameful to admit you might need some help.” Peter avoided eye contact. “We have skilled therapists on the station, and victims of physical assault... often need someone to talk to, to work through their issues. I’d be happy to set something up for you.”
Tover blinked. He hadn’t expected Peter to offer something clearly embarrassing for both of them, but the gesture touched him. “Thank you,” he said, his voice breaking. “I think that would help.”
Peter looked relieved, and turned down Tover’s offer of a drink to make immediate arrangements.MoreLess
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