[From Richard's own words during one of the occasions they laid bare some of their personal secrets, he knew that there were abandonment issues. A mother attempting to abandon their child wasn't a rare thing where he was from, but he was aware of the long-term scars. He knew that patience and a constant reinforcement that he was not the same as those old memories was required here.
So he waited. If Richard rejected the offer, he would not be offended. Instead, after what he expected was fighting through old scars, he felt the warmth of Richard's hand in his own. His fingers closed around the younger man's wrist as he gently assisted his lover to stand.
And unlike usual times in the house or in the streets or at training, Silco did not release his grip either. It remained light but constant, even as he started walking to lead them from the woods.]
It was, yes. Sometimes it faster to change at your house than return to mine to change for the day.
[Maybe he was rushing to get back for breakfast with Jinx. Maybe he had a business closer to Richard's house than his own to attend to first. Maybe they spent too long together and time got away on him.
Either way, his excuse was that he walked everywhere when he could. That took time.]
You don't mind that a few of my personal items are left there?
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Date: 2024-10-15 05:16 pm (UTC)So he waited. If Richard rejected the offer, he would not be offended. Instead, after what he expected was fighting through old scars, he felt the warmth of Richard's hand in his own. His fingers closed around the younger man's wrist as he gently assisted his lover to stand.
And unlike usual times in the house or in the streets or at training, Silco did not release his grip either. It remained light but constant, even as he started walking to lead them from the woods.]
It was, yes. Sometimes it faster to change at your house than return to mine to change for the day.
[Maybe he was rushing to get back for breakfast with Jinx. Maybe he had a business closer to Richard's house than his own to attend to first. Maybe they spent too long together and time got away on him.
Either way, his excuse was that he walked everywhere when he could. That took time.]
You don't mind that a few of my personal items are left there?