I tried. He just shut down. [House yelled at him and tried to incite him to anger and action. Coddling isn't his particular strong suit.] Let one of the warm fuzzies handle it. I already told him to leave Lecter alone.
[So, at least, he's safe from any potential manipulation by the psychiatrist while he's in a vulnerable state.]
[action] (cw: mentions of suicide and sex)
[So, at least, he's safe from any potential manipulation by the psychiatrist while he's in a vulnerable state.]