[ Strangely enough, Eddie doesn't think he's insane. Probably because he's been in Steve's shoes, to a point. The strangest things can be triggering. Eddie's even spent the first few weeks living with Uncle Wayne refusing to leave the trailer for fear of what might trigger him if he dared to step outside the safety of its walls. ]
Take all the time you need. [ Eddie offers a weak smile, gesturing towards the living room. ] You can sit on the couch if you want. You want water or something?
[ He's sympathetic, is what it boils down to. Whatever Steve is going through, it seems like he is going through it alone, and Eddie just wishes he knew what to say to help Steve feel like he can be safe here. But, he also knows it takes time to earn that kind of trust, so he can't fault Steve for just wanting to get to some place where he will be safe. ]
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Take all the time you need. [ Eddie offers a weak smile, gesturing towards the living room. ] You can sit on the couch if you want. You want water or something?
[ He's sympathetic, is what it boils down to. Whatever Steve is going through, it seems like he is going through it alone, and Eddie just wishes he knew what to say to help Steve feel like he can be safe here. But, he also knows it takes time to earn that kind of trust, so he can't fault Steve for just wanting to get to some place where he will be safe. ]