shall be expected to endure whatever you deem an appropriate ‘break.’ ⠀”
⠀his thumb idly brushed over the physician’s wrist, composure softening by the slightest degree.
“⠀but do not mistake my agreement for surrender.”
the banker’s expression remained composed, though the faintest crease formed between his brows at the physician’s rather uncompromising terms. ⠀his hands settled over those around his waist, not quite removing them this time, but making his reluctant acceptance known.
“⠀you +
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“⠀i have had you as my subordinate first, ⠀it has already given me enough insight about how stubborn and a smooth talker you can be. ⠀”
wrist gently slapped away when it nurses the area prodded, ⠀a unique way of attention being petitioned back to himself. ⠀+
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do realize you make it sound as though i am some particularly troublesome patient. ⠀”
⠀a quiet exhale followed, gaze lifting to meet the other’s with a trace of amusement.
“⠀very well. ⠀you have my word, ⠀then. ⠀no overtime, ⠀no business after tea, ⠀and i suppose i +
little resistance in his tone. ⠀after a moment, ⠀his gaze drifted aside, ⠀considering the suggestion with reluctant thoughtfulness before giving a small sigh.
“⠀…fine. ⠀i’ll follow it. ⠀but you’ll have to remind me if i forget. ⠀”
⠀a quiet huff escaped him at the gentle taps to his forehead, ⠀features twisting into mild displeasure as a hand rose to rub at the spot he’d been poked.
“⠀you’re awfully strict for someone who claims to be concerned about me. ⠀”
⠀despite the complaint, ⠀there was +
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“⠀and place potential risks to your already-failing health? ⠀as your doctor, ⠀that suggestion is both detrimental to my reputation and your life. ⠀”
light scolding and gentle pokes to forehead were earned, ⠀obvious to strong opinions against such. ⠀however, ⠀+
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tender action slowly hinders walls built, ninth harbinger closed violet orbs before he spoke. “ i am not resting well, what can be done about it. well i suppose i could ask you to drug me. but that seems futile.”
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“⠀and said boldness of mine warrants the undeniable truth rather than a baseless assumption, ⠀does it not? ⠀”⠀palm cradles cheek, ⠀a stark contrast between saccharine arrogance in tone and mildness of actions.
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“⠀and i advise you to quit keeping things to yourself while i’m here. ⠀”⠀book discarded on the desk, ⠀free hand now brushes soft hair away from the ninth’s face.
“⠀what happened? ⠀”
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@hereiticism “ ah. so you were enjoying the affection hm?” but even saying such does little to stop the movement of gentle affection laid against the man.
⠀“ not together ” but always together. “ not together ” but always gravitating towards one another, stuck like magnets. “ not together ” just never apart.
@hereiticism he knew he had won in the beginning, man always had trouble saying no to him in any form. even now he was nothing if not persistent.
“ i am a wise man i would not have made such a move had i not already known the outcome.”
it was a nightmare, one he would not speak on. less he grow weary once again. even if he could sense the smug satisfaction at his reactions. “ i will sink my teeth into you if you grow to cocky.”
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“⠀of course you are. ⠀”⠀despite the smirk that flourished, ⠀dottore became aware of a possibility that such action might’ve happened due to an unwanted situation.
nonetheless, ⠀hand rests on his back to keep him close.
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@hereiticism “ where is such monster you speak of? am i to see them? all i see is you. ”
gentle reassurance hides in that tone, familiar digits moved to cup face letting the trail of kisses continue in a slow path.
he would not vpice the way he acted when the doctor was not near him. but he would allow action to settle himself in comfortably .
“ i am where i want to be.”
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and much like a cat’s owner, ⠀merely moves the book he’s reading to allow the banker privilege of occupying his lap undisturbed.
“⠀yes, ⠀feofan? ⠀”
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@hereiticism slender but elegant digits move to make sure mask can not reclaim it's home. slow movement until soft presses of brims fall against any scars. “ you shouldn't speak of yourself in such a way.”