#(aaron threads)

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               starter for @memoryhallowed  |  Aaron & Daryl 

Aaron peeked out of the musty old curtains once more, letting out a heavy sigh at the sight of the hoard that was surrounding the place. If they didn’t migrate away soon this would become a problem. For the night, they could stick it out if they had to. He and Daryl had ended up in this mess on a run together. It almost felt like the old days, when Aaron had first talked Daryl into recruiting with him.

❝It looks like we’ll be here awhile.❞ They’d luckily found one of the rooms empty, not smelling too horribly like rot, no ancient gut and blood stains on the walls, just musty and old. They were on the third floor of what once must have been a pretty fancy hotel. Their safe space had a big bed, sofa, huge tv, and jacuzzi, all covered in dust and dirt, walls cracking and curtains raggedy. Aaron crossed the room, arms folded over his chest, metal one gleaming. ❝I don’t think we’ll be able to call room service though.❞

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               💗 starter for @withinpeace​  |  Aaron & Jesus  !

 ❝It’s understandable to be frustrated.❞  Aaron gave a gentle smile from where he was leaning against the doorway with his arms crossed.   He stepped further into the room.   He could certainly relate to Jesus’ situation.  Feeling helpless,  yet not wanting to ask for help.   ❝Y’know,  I learned how to put Gracie’s hair up.❞  He said carefully.  ❝And yes, with one hand.❞   He wiggled the fingers of his flesh hand.  ❝I could help you,  if you want.   Give you some entertainment too,  because supposedly it’s amazing that I can do it.   At least that’s what Rosita says.❞  Aaron chuckled softly.

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                          💗  starter for  @mxndwitch |  Aaron & Wanda  !

❝Hey  --   ❞   Hands are up where the woman can see them.   Aaron doesn’t want to come off as a threat,  and this is his usual approach.   He couldn’t tell if she was hurt or just upset,  but he wanted to help if it was possible.   ❝Are you okay?❞

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@takenpeace​ asked: i’m worried about you. - Aaron from an unknown meme

❝Don’t be.❞   Aaron’s response was quick,  dismissive.   Jesus wasn’t the only one catching on to how worn-down Aaron was feeling,  how unsure and unlike himself.   But Aaron was the one who was supposed to be doing the worrying,  not vice vera.   The corner of his mouth turned up into a small smile.   He placed a hand on Jesus’ shoulder,  squeezing softly.   ❝Aren’t I supposed to be worried about  you  now that you’re all healed up and feeling restless?❞   He teased softly.

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                   💗 starter for @galaxysought​  |  Aaron & Gracie  !

Aaron wrapped his arms tightly around Gracie and kissed the side of her head.   ❝I’m okay  --   I’m okay.❞   Though a trip to the infirmary seemingly said  otherwise.   It was just for a check-up to be sure his eyesight was still okay after he returned.   He pulled back, still holding onto Gracie.  ❝How are you?  Have you gotten any sleep yet?❞

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                     💗starter for @shefiights  |  Aaron & Carol  !

It was easy to tell that the threat of The Whisperers had everyone a little shaken.   Aaron was feeling particularly worn-down,  but he was doing his best to keep the worry off his face.  And failing.   Because Aaron wasn’t good at hiding what he was feeling.  

But bumping into Carol was a pleasant surprise,  and his expression turned into an easy smile then.    ❝Hey  --   ❞   Aaron clapped his hand gently on Carol’s shoulder.   ❝I haven’t really gotten to talk with you.   It’s good to have you back.❞   And it was.  Knowing as many people as possible were safe was a little comforting.  ❝How was it being out on the ocean?❞ 

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                ☀️ starter for @damneddixon |   Aaron & Daryl !

❝Fine  --   I’m fine.❞   Aaron said,  dismissing the suggestion that he was anything but.   He couldn’t really remember the last time he felt fine,  but he wasn’t one to burden others with his problems,  and he wasn’t about to start now.   Aside from that,  he wasn’t the only person feeling uneasy about the mask.   ❝I just  --   I don’t like being away from Gracie when something like this happens.   --   I don’t know if Michonne made the right call.❞

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           starter for @daryldix0n  because I can’t be stopped

Aaron had extended Gracie’s invitation for Lydia to come and have hot chocolate with her to Daryl as well   ( of course,  it was an interesting version of hot chocolate that had a minimal amount of cocoa powder in it,  considering Aaron’s stash was fast-running out.   He had a few tricks for making it taste good though ).  It had been a few days since they’d come back from their journey to help the Kingdom.   Lydia was still adjusting,  clearly.   But Aaron knew that Daryl was doing some adjusting too.

❝I  hope  that Gracie kept the fact that we have secret hot cocoa ingredients an  actual secret  during the storm.❞   Aaron said,  feigning seriousness.

Gracie looked very offended that Aaron would accuse her of such a thing.   ❝I did,  daddy ! ❞

❝Good.   Then,  this is between the four of us.   Got it Daryl?❞   Nudged him with an elbow and grinned at him,   gently forcing him to play along.   The past few months had been filled with fear and mourning and quiet.   Carol,  Daryl,  and Lydia coming to Alexandria had,  at the very least,  made for there to be something else to talk about.   Aaron was particularly glad to have Daryl back there.