[wow. for once, livio is so caught up in everything he doesn't notice luca's approach, and what sound luca eventually does make causes him to jump. it's -- certainly jarring, but for the sake of not freaking out, livio chalks it up to knowing luca wouldn't ever approach him with malicious intent. nonetheless, his face is pretty damn red when he turns to smile at the smaller man.]

Ah -- well, it's important work, 'n I don't exactly get tired like most folks... [yes, this is despite swinging around wooden beams that might as well still be tree-sized. but is anyone surprised by that anymore?

buuut, he recognizes that he'd be a hypocrite if he didn't go along with it! he'll pause just to pour himself a glass...]

It's good to see you, Luca. [especially after... everything, lately.]

[ahh... livio would rather get right back to work, but it would be mean to turn luca down, and honestly... he wants to check on the poor guy, after everything. he sits down where he's invited to do so and, picking up on how luca doesn't make eye contact, directs his own gaze down.]

Ah... I won't lie, y'did. But I also don't blame ya for needin' time to process. I'd be a hypocrite, otherwise.

You holdin' up any better...? Need anything?

Yeah? [livio might feel a slight pang of jealousy. his own trip home had been... fulfilling, more than anything, but tragic above all. it just cemented the idea that he doesn't want to go back again. but luca... luca is at least, by appearances, doing better than livio thinks he would be doing if he had just lost someone he was close to.

appearances can be deceiving, though, especially if one deliberately hides their pain. livio knows that all too well.]

Your wellbein's just as important as anyone else's. Plus, y'didn't ask, I offered! Wouldn't be a halfway decent friend if I didn't, now would I? 'specially when yer here, askin' me to treat myself with kindness, too. Ain't fair to not extend yerself the same grace.

Ah... I'm goin' on, aren't I? Suffice to say, I'm always around if y'need somethin', 'n it makes me happy to help.

[at the very least, luca doesn't turn down his offer, which makes livio feel a little better. he'll still worry about the fellow, just as luca says in his own words, but he won't press the matter. and if his cheeks take on a slightly warmer tint when luca moves closer, well, keep that between them and god.]

Sure have. Me 'n mine're pretty okay, I reckon. I'd hate to say things've been "quiet," lest I tempt the bastard, but...