[ He smiles back shyly, turning his hand a little so he can close his fingers around Steve's hand in return. The man's words are comforting but he has to wonder, just how far would his understanding really go. ]
[ What would he think if Bum confessed that he was finding the good in a serial killer who routinely abused him? Would he think less of him? Would he be horrified? Judgemental? Pitying? Would he still want anything to do with him? ]
I... I guess...
[ No, he doesn't need to know the whole story. Not yet. Not until it's pried out of him like several things so far have been. ]
[ He raises his face to look at Steve in surprise when he admits he never had a relationship at home, though. How was that possible? He was such a catch in all meanings of the word. ]
Really? [ He even forgets to stutter, so floored by that revelation. ] Never?
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Date: 2023-03-19 09:43 pm (UTC)[ What would he think if Bum confessed that he was finding the good in a serial killer who routinely abused him? Would he think less of him? Would he be horrified? Judgemental? Pitying? Would he still want anything to do with him? ]
I... I guess...
[ No, he doesn't need to know the whole story. Not yet. Not until it's pried out of him like several things so far have been. ]
[ He raises his face to look at Steve in surprise when he admits he never had a relationship at home, though. How was that possible? He was such a catch in all meanings of the word. ]
Really? [ He even forgets to stutter, so floored by that revelation. ] Never?