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[personal profile] hungry_like_the 2024-01-20 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Seeing that small reaction, he keeps his hand there, gently rubbing Cal's head. Dominic is making a note to himself to touch Cal more in positive forms. Head, shoulder, back pats - and then work their way up to hugs.

He hears that deflated tone, and can smell the hint of salty tears in the air. ]


Okay.

[ Accepting those sulky deflated words as an answer. ]

Now, there's a cartoon of ice cream melting in the kitchen. Want to come help me eat it and find something to watch on television?

[ Ice cream - a reward and a comfort food for most people. Dominic will use it to help associate talking about problems with good things. ]
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[personal profile] hungry_like_the 2024-02-06 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He waits for Cal to decide what to do next, keeping his hand on top of the teen's head and affectionately petting.

They're taking small steps, Dom doesn't expect giant leaps of progress. All he wants is some forward momentum. ]


Of course, I'll teach you anything you want to learn.