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[takethat]

[Thanks to Larry not knowing how to operate a stepladder correctly, Phoenix is currently laid up in bed, blue cast on his right leg, and an endless stream of whining ever at the ready.

He's also incredibly bored. Painting and drawing got old long ago, and he can't seem to stay focused on anything he tries to read. Never mind that he could probably pretty easily get out of bed and actually do something despite his (not very severely) broken leg...

He whines, over-dramatic, into the journal.]

Don't trust Larry Butz, everybody... he'll just break your bones and make you miserable...

...on a related note, come and sign my cast.

[With a bit of apprehension, he adds a filter.]



Um... Trucy? ...mind keeping your uh... old man... company for a little while?

[Good lord but he feels ridiculous even asking this of a teenager he's only just recently met.]

Comments

[cantacquityou]

Now I am even more embarrassed.

[takethat]

...but why? I know a little bit about gay sex, you know, Miles.

[He's SO SERIOUS.]

[cantacquityou]

Good Lord. I wish I had that on tape.

[takethat]

It's that shocking?

[cantacquityou]

It is just an interesting thing to hear you suddenly say.

[takethat]

Oh. Well, I've done my homework.

[Which pretty much involves looking at porn, as previously discussed.]

I mean, I know I came into this relationship completely lacking in any relevant experience, but... I'd like to think I can learn.

[cantacquityou]

...My apologies for springing this all up a bit too soon.

[takethat]

Don't apologize! Really, where's the fun in anything without a challenge?

[cantacquityou]

Dont tell me you are agreeing to it only because you think it would make me happy.

[takethat]

Well... that's partly it, yes. You know I like to make you happy...

...but, regardless, it's not like I'm afraid of you.

[cantacquityou]

That's not exactly what I was hoping to hear...

[takethat]

Why not? This is a relationship, you know. It's about making each other happy--even if it means trying something new. Heaven forbid.

[cantacquityou]

"Heaven forbid"...what?

[takethat]

Heaven forbid I be willing to try something new for you! [A laugh] You're acting like it's the end of the world or something.

[cantacquityou]

I do not want to force you into anything you may think to be uncomfortable.

[takethat]

I know, Miles. You already said that a few minutes ago.

[Sigh]

You're not listening to a word I say, are you?

[cantacquityou]

I am just emphasizing that you do have a way out...

[takethat]

I don't want a way out! Miles! Just... listen to me, please?

[cantacquityou]

Yes? Do you have anything more convincing to say?

[takethat]

Listen to me. I want to try. I never said a word about not wanting to. Don't suggest something and then back out right after I agree to it!

[cantacquityou]

Alright...alright...

[takethat]

I appreciate your concern, but I don't feel the least bit uncomfortable...

[yet alkjdfhg]

[cantacquityou]

Objection! Just now you said that you are a bit apprehensive.

[takethat]

"Apprehensive" and "uncomfortable" are different!

[He crosses his arms over his chest.]

And I think we need to make an official list of words that can't be spoken when we're both in bed together for any reason...

[cantacquityou]

[Hearty chuckle.}

Such as?