[Private text to Harvey] (cw body parts)

[bluesuit_hoofy]

Harvey, there's something I should have told you.

You told me once that Pollo was wearing the skin of your friend. When we returned to our own forms I helped him remove it, and we buried it in the White Tail Woods.

I'm sorry.

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[bluesuit_hoofy]

[Andrew shows up not too long after, not quite dragging his feet but certainly giving Harvey a wary look as soon as the other pony comes into view on the path ahead.]

Harvey.

[millionbitpipes]

Andrew.

[Harvey doesn't want to talk, or even apparently make eye contact all that long. Lead on, buddy.]

[bluesuit_hoofy]

[Andrew draws in a breath and holds it like he's thinking of saying something, but instead just stands there staring at Harvey all wonky-eyed for a few seconds before letting it back out in a whoosh and turning to lead the way into the woods.]

It's off the path, but it's not far. [He'd picked a spot out of the way of foot traffic, but they're not going to have to spend very long crashing through the undergrowth to reach the small pile of stones that marks the spot. For once Andrew will be quiet along the way, assuming Harvey doesn't speak to him.]

[millionbitpipes]

[Good call, he won't.

When they reach the little pile of stones, Harvey stops up short and stares at it for a moment. Then, without moving, he speaks in a low tone.]

Alright, thanks. You can go now.

[bluesuit_hoofy]

[Andrew winces, looks at Harvey and opens his mouth to say something.

And doesn't. What's there to say? Like as not he shouldn't have even told Harvey about this. Ears back, he gives a little nod and turns to leave, glancing back as he goes.]

[millionbitpipes]

[A few hours later, Harvey does send him a text:]

Thanks for letting me know

[Because as little as Harvey wants to have a conversation about this - with Andrew or anyone - he really didn't have to say anything.]