Re: In-person: Misha B/Damian W
That part of me ain't made for living here, Damian. [He took both of the other boy's hands.] I left for a reason. I wanted to come here and live, and it ain't easy to live here once you start doing things to help folks. It's a real slippery slope, and it's real easy for me to spiral once things start. You do know. You been telling me for months how she is. I'm going to follow what you say, and you just remind me not do a damn thing when my instinct gets too strong.
[He understood what Damian meant, and the hoodie string fell damp 'gainst jacket.] I can't feel your feelings like you feel them. I can only feel what it is you need, or what it is troubling you or making you content. It's 'bout understanding, but I can't walk in your shoes. I ain't got that kind of power. [But, now, Misha just looked real confused, and he shifted real unthinking to his bottom, legs crossed like he was some child on a playground and his shoulder 'gainst the back of the couch. He did all that moving just to tug Damian to his lap.] What I truly wish is you for you to explain why you're saying you don't want the numbing, when you said minutes ago you'd ask for it.
[Misha's pale blue eyes, they were real fixed on the other boy's face. He wanted to understand, and he draped his arms low 'round Damian's waist, resting his fingers real idle there 'gainst the curve of the other boy's ass.]