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 Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:18 pm
He cringed a little under Otto's explosion, because, well...he couldn't exactly deny that what he was proposing wasn't at least a little stupid. The last time he'd used the manacle had been...well...not pretty, especially since it had also included Otto smacking him.
And lots of yelling. And grumbling. And typical Otto-ness.
"I don't mean that I'll use it ridiculously," said Chance, linking his fingers together over his stomach. "But I mean, maybe it's different this time, maybe the first time is just a long time and the time decreases after that."
His head was telling him, however, that it was not a good idea, and Chance eased out a breath, turning his head to the smile, a cheeky grin on his face.
"Yes, honey," he said, lightly teasing. "I'm not saying I actually will. I just..." He shrugged a shoulder. "I feel kind of...inadequate sometimes, you know? Not able to do much. It usually doesn't bother me, and it still doesn't, but..."
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:48 pm
Chance was given another piercing glare at the use of a pet name. "It bothers you enough to use that stupid manacle again." He grumbled back at him. "Just cause something makes it so you don't feel pain, don't mean it protects you from harm. Pain is important, Chance." He shifted in his seat, curling his legs up to his chest. "It helps you figure out just how far you can push your body without breaking. It ain't just the side effect I'm worried about here." It was Chance's choice. Otto had no say in the matter, really.
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:45 pm
He eased out a breath that was half a sigh of exasperation, but Otto did have a point. Chance mulled this over for a few minutes and then sighed again, running a hand through his hair until it was messier than usual and all over the place. He tilted his head to look sideways at his boyfriend, expression a mixture of amusement and something else.
"It's because of you, you know," he said mildly. "Not in the 'I'm going to sacrifice everything stupidly' and all that s**t, because that's not who I am. But your independence, your strength, I dunno."
Chance gave a shrug, leaning sideways until his shoulder bumped against Otto's.
"I admire it. Makes me want to be better."
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:32 am
Otto had a hard time believing this. Being admired for traits he rarely considered to be admirable. He tried to be strong, but never felt he truly was. Maybe he didn't realize what real strength is, at all. But Chance did. And if Chance wanted to find a better self, then he may as well give the man his blessing; even if the man was looking for such strength in stupid ways. "Fine.. Do what you think you gotta do." Otto murmured with less resentment than before. "I still think it's a bad idea."
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Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 12:42 pm
He reached out a hand and idly smoothed his fingers over Otto's cheek.
"If I come back in one piece, do I get a kiss?" Chance deadpanned.
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Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:21 pm
"Lemme put it this way; you ain't gettin' a kiss if you come back in pieces." He murmured with a grumble.
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