[TW: mention of abuse]

pstd.

okay, let’s talk about it. lityerses’s first reaction to human kindness was the break down and sob. he’s been under the weight of both midas and commodus, living an abusive and subordinate to pathetic excuses of people. sure, he wasn’t or anything, but he’s had to kill people by order, or hurt people. plus, commodus tried to kill lit. and other stuff.

he’s got ptsd.

and anxiety. plenty of anxiety.

he takes meds for anxiety, but he’s still adjusting to the non-abusive life. he has trouble being vulnerable with people, but he’s starting to get used to attempts of opening up to you. he still is reluctant when you do nice things for him, though.

lit is leaning against the counter, on his phone, while you stand there and patiently wait for him to move.

when the son of midas realizes your presence, though, he immediately jumps up and moves out of the way. “sorry, sorry.” and he starts to do the dishes, to make up for it in a way.