[ he more or less expected this - that kaveh would resist. he's doesn't voice it loudly, but tighnari can feel his tension, and sense it in his voice. an addict never wants to give up their substance of choice, and no doubt the very idea of it is enough to put kaveh on edge, to terrify him. but there is no other course of action. ]

Very funny. There are plenty of other mechanisms you can use to cope.

[ tighnari drops the hand that he is holding, but only so he can wrap both arms around kaveh's shoulders, holding him nearer, resting his chin atop that blonde head. ]

.. how about this -

[ he ventures, softly. ]

I'll come to the city to stay with you, for awhile. I can help you get through this, and keep you company when you're not feeling well.

[ and.. to monitor his progress, to make sure he does not need a medical intervention. alcohol is a dangerous substance to withdrawal from. and all the while, he can get kaveh the help he needs to learn to better cope with his pain, healthier ways to process his grief. ]