finds the eerie silence in the apartment unnerving. The two haven't spoken to each other in days and Dino would sleep in the study.

it's time to have a serious talk with the Cavallone. He peeks inside the study to see his Boss at work. Again.

Last I checked, I did most of your reports already. You should be focused on your therapy more than work, Boss.

And your sex life too. It's therapeutic.

weakly laughs at his man's remark. "Iyaa, I don't think I have the energy for that."

Not even after all that kinky stuff you bought in the sex shop? What about the french ticklers?

Iyaaa... You can have them if you want to Romario. You can use it on that girl you've been hitting on in Roppongi.

turns his attention back to his PC.

that there's something terribly wrong with his Boss now. How could he give up those handle bars!? He loves those shiny stuff!

sidles up beside Dino who happens to be reading some sappy high school shoujo manga

So... you think shoujo manga's going to fill the void, Boss?

Huh?

Oh-! Ah-- No--! It's not like that Romario. I just ran out of things to read so I'm checking this out.

Yesterday I saw you reading this, and today, you're that. I'm sure you've read others.

I'm sure something happened, Boss. As a concerned member of your family, it's my right to know what's happened to you and Mr. Hibari.

OAO....

it some time to think things over before his face changes to something more sullen. ( ._.)

Gomen, I think I pushed Hibari's lesson too far... Now... I don't know...

to Romario what transpired the past few days, his thoughts, the shit he did, and Hibari's reactions.

honestly wanted to smack Dino HARD while he hears the story. You don't take a distressed kid into BDSM, brat. YOU JUST DON'T.

finds it hard to smack his boss though. For one, he has learned how hard-headed Hibari has become for the past few days.

understands that the only way to go was to teach a lesson so that the kid can learn his mistake and recover.

sighs upon hearing Dino's 3 hour long monologue about his problem with Hibari. "I get it now, Boss. You've broken him to pieces..."

How are you helping him to pick things up?

pauses...

Well I tried talking to him... He doesn't say much... or he still answers what he thinks pleases me or something...

He's thrown you out of the bedroom too.

No. I threw myself out of the bedroom. H-He.. he flinches when I touch him.

I see... well you did treat him harshly. That's a given reaction.

massages his temples for a bit, this situation is giving him a headache. "So I assume you're at a loss now and don't know what to do."

nods.

Well, you've triggered a seriously traumatic reaction rather than a just a punishment of sorts.

( ._.)

Hibari's definitely going to hole himself up while he tries to figure out what just hapened. He'll be distant from you for a long while

( ._.)

S-should I leave then?

Do you love him?

I asked you first!

Your answer to my question is relevant to my answer.

again, "Do you love him?"

Of course I do! I did that because I love him. I.... don't want him to lose himself just for me.

Then stay here and be patient.

It will take a lot of time before Hibari manages to piece himself together for this one.

I want to help him with that... ( ._.)

whacks Dino in the head. "You've done eenough damage already, Boss. Besides, this is something he has to define for himself.

He has to know what he should be for himself first before he figures out what he should be for others... in this case, you.

Your objective here is to be patient with Hibari whle he's in this process. Support, but don't force him ideas of what you want.

That's what started this whole stuff anyway. You feeding him ideas of what you want in your lovers....

( ._.)

Give him some time. Try not to overwhelm him but show him that you'll still be there for him.

rustles Dino's hair for a bit before saying "If you're going to go for a good shoujo manga for that, try reading Rose of Versaille."

Be an Andre to Oscar.

blinks. "That's old Romario. "

Well I read my sister's copy when I was younger. It was translated to Italian, you know.

it over.. clicking through Haruna and Koh's love spat.

This will be a long wait then...

Well, consider this an exercise of patience, Boss.

Aa. ( ._.)

While we're at it, why don't I get you back in shape with some training.

looks up to Romario with his lips pursed. "Training?" O3O

Your doctor did advice you to regain your motor skills by doing training. I can help you with your training.

I'm training my wrists and my fingers just fine by reading this online manga. T3T Dun want some training yet.

We'll start tomorrow then. We'll run around the block and do some exercises, maybe sparring, games, etc.

They better not be those kinky games you always do, Romario.

As the closest medical personnel you have here, I'm not dumb enough to enforce that on you... unless you want to.

Then I can teach you BDSM done right.

I'm alright with training then. We can start tomorrow. I've got mangas to read.

As you wish. What would you like for lunch, Boss?

mutters "Hamburger steak."

I'll serve it to you in a few minutes. I'll call you when it's ready.

"Aa," before heading back to Koukou Debut.

hears Romario step in a few minutes later, carrying a tray of Hamburger steak.

Here you go. Maido~

Maid?

no... Maidoh~ like "Your usual." The stuff they say in restaurants.

Oh... are you dating a waitress from a Family Restaurant now?

I could be. Is this information relevant to the Cavallone?

Maybe... I... *sighs*

the need to hug Hibachuu with all these rabu rabu in Koukou Debut but is depressed that he can't.

tears up a bit but got a big hug from Romario once he started sniffling.

very grateful that Romario's around. He doesn't know how he'll manage if he was alone in Japan -- outside the apparent accidents.

Grazie, Romario. Sono grato che si sono dalla mia parte.

Sei il benvenuto, Signor Cavallone. La mia lealtà sono con voi.

waits for his boss to relax before letting him go. "Io vado al mercato, Signor. Cosa vuoi mangiare a cena?"

Si può cucinare canneloni per me stasera?

Si. Come si desidera.

leaves his boss in his study while he takes his eco bag to head to the market. The boss wants canneloni tonight.

have to remind himself to prepare something else for Hibari in case he doesn't want canneloni.

if Hibari is even coming home...