Blake Goes to See Armeccitti

Armecitti sat beside him, gently rubbing a hand across his back, "It is a mess I will give you that. I still do not fully understand what you are worried about particularly. It appears you have an opportunity many would relish, you find them both attractive don't you?"

Blake sighed, exasperated, "You know full well that isn't the problem."

His tone carried a hint of warning, but Armeccitti ploughed on regardless, "Oh? And what is the problem then?"

Blake huffed, "I shouldn't need to spell it out. You, of all people, should know."

Armeccitti straightened her spectacles, entirely at ease despite the Stallion's irritable manner, "Perhaps the reason for that is that I believe it foolish."

"That's not helpful!"

"Is it not? What else would you have me say, Blake? You are worried it will go the same way as before, but I fail to see how." She squeezed his hand, "You are familiar with the girl, she is more straight laced than you. For her to ask this of you, to be prepared to make that decision... You are smart enough to see." Armecitti gazed at the Stallion for a moment, studying his face. It took her a moment, observing the lines and twitching in his face, but her expression slowly shifted to one of realisation.

"You are worried it will be you..." It wasn't a question. Armeccitti clutched Blake's shoulder, pulling him into an embrace. "Do not **** yourself. You will not become that."

Blake shook is head as best he could mid hug, "How can I know?"

"I would not allow it! You would not allow it! It is foolish to believe because you wish to be with more than one person you should be alone!" Armeccitti took a deep breath, "I know you may feel I am inexperienced in these matters, but I know you. I know what you deserve. What you need. Do not discard an opportunity for self pity, it does not suit you."

"You're sure?" Blake removed the Doctor's arms from around him.

She frowned, "My certainty is irrelevant," She placed a hand on his shoulder, "You must be certain. I would never give up on you."

For the first time since he had entered the wing Blake's face broke into a smile.

"Thank you, I- I needed that."

Armeccitti waved a hand, dismissing the compliment, "Thank me by having some confidence in yourself. I know that you can." She planted a tender kiss on his forehead, "Now go. Do not keep the uncertainty hanging over her."