hiii i love ur works so much!!! if it's not too hefty of an ask, could i get your thoughts on how the boys would react to a lw who's going through a depressive episode? (different from general depression if ur concerned abt that)
Hey there! Happy that you like my writing ^^ I went through a long depressive episode recently and I wanted to wait until I feel better to talk about this, so sorry for the delay.
The thing about a depressive episode is that it can look different for everyone. There can be different triggers and factors to it, so I'll keep most of this vague.
(TW: depressive phase obv, self-neglect, implied suicidal thoughts)
The first thing the boys notice is how you seem to draw back. Whether you're overtly extroverted or rather shy, the boys know how you are with them. You are with them often, and they love being with you, so they notice when you start being less open with them, quiet, when you prefer to go back to your room instead of being with them after hours.
At first, they'll brush it off to stress (Volt will try to reassure a concerned Eddie, even if he's also worried) and make an effort to take care of you in subtle ways, like inviting you to bed or a drink after hours. It's only after you decline even that that they know that something is seriously wrong.
They hope you know that you can always come to them if you feel bad, if you need anything at all. At some point, though, when the other objects start to talk with them about how you're neglecting your self-care, eating less and just staying with Betty all day, they cannot just wait for you to come back anymore. This is SERIOUS, and you NEED the support, even if your brain is telling you otherwise. Eddie and Volt will eventually just come to your room, knock on the door, and when you finally open up... The way your eyes are sunken, shoulders rounded, and that empty stare: it's enough for them to immediately scoop you into their arms and hold you close. If you don't take the initiative, they will, and they're looking for answers.
Once you're settled in between them and the words finally spill from your lips, how horrible you feel, how you hate it all, how you want it all to end: they're mortified to hear everything. If they can do anything about a person or thing bothering you, be assured that they'll offer to "fix" it (aka Volt will definitely electrocute someone if they hurt you), and if it's not something any of you have control over (like seasonal depression with barely any light outside), they'll still take care of you as best as possible. Even if that means asking other datables like Amir and Barry to make sure that you take care of yourself, and coming by regularly themselves. You helped them when they were at their lowest: they'll do the same for their live wire. Always.
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