' Needing help is one thing , wanting it is another . '

Today is like any other .

Stephen is at his desk , sipping his favorite brew of tea while reading the news . There's documents , books , and various other things spread out on his table .

It's just like any other day , until the phone rings .

Stephen answers it with a high-spirited " Hello ? " , only to be met with heavy breathing , groaning , and a familiar voice telling him to " Please , come quickly . "

" Come quickly , or else I shall perish . "

:3 < This technically just oc lore , but you know you can read it too . CW are mentions of abuse , blood , drugs , deep discussions of psychosis and mental disorders in general , etc etc .