He may not have all the rules memorized just yet, but he's got the important ones down, doesn't he? The ones that impact their day to day lives, if nothing else. And even more importantly than that..... he knows the unwritten rules of the dorm, as well. The ones that keep them all healthy, happy, and harmonious--the ones that let them all keep their heads, literally and metaphorically, day after day. Riddle is hardly the only one with a temper in Heartslabyul, let alone the rest of the campus, after all. It may be a bit of a hassle to juggle it all, but he does have a knack for it, if he says so himself.
"You'd actually be surprised how much even the simplest things can help, if you just believe they can. It's called the placebo effect." Like, for example, the unwritten rules of how to avoid bruising the egos so many of his classmates can have. Insisting people just try to lay down and close their eyes for a while makes them feel infantilized, but wording things a little more gently? Pulling on the wide knowledge base his fellow Science Club members contribute? They can swallow that concept with more dignity. He's just rising to go get that tea ready when a hand grasping his stops him; Trey hesitates, expression softening. Extra honey, huh.....? If Riddle can admit he needs the help, he deserves the treat, honestly.
"With extra honey, just the way you like it--just be sure to brush your teeth before you get back to bed. Be back in a minute." And when he returns, it'll be with a mug in each hand. It's less embarrassing if they're both enjoying a warm drink together, right?
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"You'd actually be surprised how much even the simplest things can help, if you just believe they can. It's called the placebo effect." Like, for example, the unwritten rules of how to avoid bruising the egos so many of his classmates can have. Insisting people just try to lay down and close their eyes for a while makes them feel infantilized, but wording things a little more gently? Pulling on the wide knowledge base his fellow Science Club members contribute? They can swallow that concept with more dignity. He's just rising to go get that tea ready when a hand grasping his stops him; Trey hesitates, expression softening. Extra honey, huh.....? If Riddle can admit he needs the help, he deserves the treat, honestly.
"With extra honey, just the way you like it--just be sure to brush your teeth before you get back to bed. Be back in a minute." And when he returns, it'll be with a mug in each hand. It's less embarrassing if they're both enjoying a warm drink together, right?