Awkward introductions

[element_wizard]

Alec honestly didn't know what his life was sometimes.

Not that he particularly cared in this particular instance. Having Phoenix around made life insanely better. It was so rare for him have someone around that he knew in these situations. (The whole being older than Alec was used to was taking some getting used to, but Phoenix was Phoenix.) They'd gone for a walk around the ship, Alec giving him a tour with occasional snog stops.

And they'd gotten back to Alec's room leaving Alec feeling like he was thinking about asking his date up to his room. They'd been trying to keep it slow and so he wasn't really sure if he wanted Phoenix to come in.

Also, he had no idea if DJ was home or not. From what Alec recalled of the man's schedule, such as it was, he'd probably be sleep.

Probably.

Having Phoenix come in and possible other things that could happen followed by DJ walking in would be... awkward.

However, any sort of thought in that direction got derailed when he heard loud noise coming from inside. He turned on heel and slammed the door opened... or however the doors are opened... magichandwave thingy... and darted inside, leaving room for Phoenix to follow.

"DJ?" Alec called out, heading to the other man's room. "You alright?"

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[element_wizard]

"DJ? You alright?" Alec asked scurrying next to him. He knelt next to his roommate with a rather worried look.

Oh, he's heard DJ having his nightmares, but this is the first time he's actually seen something like this.

And really, this is not quite the way he planned on having Phoenix and DJ meet. He'd planned on having them meet, of course, but this is just... not ... it...

[lost_singularity]

It was his room mate that had been talking. Embarrassment mixed in with the horror and confusion. At first he didn't know where he was but soon came to realize it was his room when he caught glimpses of the overturned furniture. He also sensed before he saw, a new person he hadn't seen before - and he cringed away jerkily, long frame visibly shaking.

He couldn't immediately spot his data PADD either, and he huddled in the blankets, gingerly touching his mouth where he tasted blood. It appeared he had bit his lip and it wasn't his nose bleeding. He couldn't look up at Alec or the stranger either. All he could do was lower his head into his hands.

"Sorry..."

[ashes_ascended]

Despite his many flaws, the angel has a huge capacity for compassion when people are unhappy, or suffering.

“S'okay,” he says gently. “You don't have to be sorry for anything.” Phoenix makes no move to touch the guy, not even a friendly hand on his shoulder. The body language is s strong message that DJ might not be too comfortable with strangers.

He glances around at the room, in such disarray, but DJ's current condition needs to be seen to first. “Let me get you a hot drink maybe? Or something stronger?”

[element_wizard]

"What he said..." Alec agreed.

Looking around he found DJ's PADD and passed it over to his roommate. He knew that the other man didn't like talking out loud and while Alec found it personally annoying, it made DJ more comfortable and it wasn't like it was killing Alec.

"Here. Another bad dream?"

[lost_singularity]

DJ looked up briefly, dark angled eyes nervously flicking from Alec to the newcomer and back again. He was pale, and his gaze was fertive and emotion filled. Even after being on the ship for a little while, the man was still rather skittish. He swallowed hard, silent for a few moments after the strangers offered to get him a drink. He had no idea who he was, but he seemed nice at least - seeming to know not to approach too closely.

"Green tea. Please." He responsed finally, hoarse whisper shaking as much as he was physically. He looked towards Alec who was offering his data PADD. He must have found it on the floor. He took the device - trying to still his hands and failing.

"Y-yeah." He muttered, kneading long fingers in a distressed fashion through his mussed hair. "Bad."

[ashes_ascended]

He could probably summon a green tea, but Phoenix uses the chance to leave the room and use the replicator to make one. It seems like DJ is slightly less uncomfortable with Alec.

The angel selects the tea and gives it a few minutes before returning with it. He crouches down again, trying not to crowd the man, and passes him the cup. DJ's lip has blood on it and Phoenix isn't sure if his offer will be accepted, but he has to try.

"I can fix that for you, if you want." He touches his own lip to illustrate what he means.