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[understood]

You'd rather I didn't come home to rest?

[shakebadguysshake]

I want you to rest up a bit immediately after blood giving
Then come home and keep resting

[understood]

Alright, Ray.

[shakebadguysshake]

Just -- please be safe, okay?
Don't give more than regulation
(Which is a pint)

[understood]

I'll try.
It's nice of you to worry.

[shakebadguysshake]

I don't like "I'll try"
Tell me "Ray, I love you, and because I love you I'm going to say safe."

[understood]

Ray, I love you, and because I love you and also value my own well-being, I'm going to do my utmost to stay safe and calculate the risks I must sometimes take.
Sorry.
Don't kick anyone in the head about it.
You know you take the same risks yourself.
I know I can't say that it's part of the job, here.
But in a way, I think that makes doing our part here all the more important, and I think you agree.
And I love you.

[shakebadguysshake]

Sometimes I wonder about that second one, you know. You valuing your own well-being.
But yeah, I'd be doing the same thing if I were in your position

I love you, too
Check in with me in a little bit, okay?
Let me know you're still alive

[understood]

I will.

[ And he does, too, an hour or two later while he's on Johnny's couch. ]

Hi, Ray.

[shakebadguysshake]

Hey, you
You're not dying of blood loss?

[understood]

I'm not dying of blood loss.
Are you home?

[shakebadguysshake]

I'm home
Andy and I are having pancakes
Dief is pouting because I only let him have the one

[understood]

He is just never ever satisfied.
Thank you.
Is there anything you'd like me to pick up on my way home?

[shakebadguysshake]

Just come home
I need you here

[understood]

I'll come straight back.

[ He's walking, though, because it doesn't occur to him to do otherwise. ]

[shakebadguysshake]

There's left over pancakes and bacon in the fridge for you
I'm gonna see if I can get Andy back in bed

[understood]

Good idea.
Are you alright?