Keep telling yourself that, Jack. Maybe someday other people or yourself may actually believe that. You can't keep them at arm's length as much as you think you can. [His tone was far less argumentative than it normally would be on such a subject, like this was more of a playful debate than something he needed to win. Thank the alcohol building in his bloodstream for that.
He looked over at 76 next to him and stole a dumpling to eat in two bites. He shouldn't be eating, definitely didn't need it but hey, it tasted pretty good. As he chewed, he observed the younger man before slapping 76 on the back harder than intended. Another reason he didn't drink.]
You all wound up with self hatred? Just because you don't think you can be loved doesn't mean people don't love you, idiot. You're still such a blond sometimes.
[He took the jar and a long drag from it, relaxing into the burn of alcohol. He set the jar down between them so he could set his hands back on the mattress all so he could lean on them.]
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Date: 2022-05-29 03:52 pm (UTC)From:He looked over at 76 next to him and stole a dumpling to eat in two bites. He shouldn't be eating, definitely didn't need it but hey, it tasted pretty good. As he chewed, he observed the younger man before slapping 76 on the back harder than intended. Another reason he didn't drink.]
You all wound up with self hatred? Just because you don't think you can be loved doesn't mean people don't love you, idiot. You're still such a blond sometimes.
[He took the jar and a long drag from it, relaxing into the burn of alcohol. He set the jar down between them so he could set his hands back on the mattress all so he could lean on them.]