forget your troubles, come on, get happy

[atrophied]

[ To those who have a journal open, you'll hear a particular song being whistled before it stops to be followed by a downright perky "Good morning!" The whistling resumes shortly after. For those present in the clinic, you will hear that and see House…smiling.

Cheerfully.

Uh... ]

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[heal_theworld]

[She blinks and that is so unlike him that she has to pause and think why this would happen.] This has to be a loss, because you never act happy or smile.

[atrophied]

Why shouldn't I? It's a good day.

[ Unperturbed, he hops on top of one of the beds and sets up his TV next to him. ]

[heal_theworld]

[She's watching him for a few minutes before she speaks up.] Because it's not you, really. It's not honest. It's just the Castle making you happy because it wants to.

...To be honest, I prefer you when you're not.

[atrophied]

[ Worst. Thing. To say. Ever. ]

No one is making me happy. If it were, could I still do this? [ Crossing his eyes, he pokes his tongue out at her. ]

[heal_theworld]

[She sticks out her tongue back at him.] Well, fair enough, then.

[atrophied]

[ He settles against the pillows comfortably to watch his soap. ]