Re: [The Bridge over the River: Patrick/Newt]
You said it was the same as straight people. [Patrick was most entirely sure he had been drunk during this particular conversation, and he did not recall the particulars, but he had most certainly asked about topping or bottoming.] It was when you told me about Adrian bottoming and Daniel and Sue not bottoming. [Which, yes, more red ears, man, but it was not himself being discussed, and this made it easier.] I would have tried them had she wanted to. She did not. I am answering despite you giving me permission to refrain from answering. [Grin.] Would you like me to inform you of what we did?
[Which was not precisely a segue for finger pointing, but there you have it, man.] Man, Newt, chill. Stop apologizing for everything. I am fine. I do not really feel as if you are treating me like a child. Yes, sometimes the conflictedness feels too big, man, but I am still here, am I not? [Close now, and he waited for Newt to find the words he sought.] Man, speak clearly. Just say it, Newt.