You've got more to lose. [ More reason to be wary, but in he's jumped with both feet, maybe without looking at what's under the water.
His shit had been...faulty logic and cowardice. But now that he's got this? He's not letting go. Not for anything. Taylor leans down to brush their lips together slow and sweet, cheek tipping into Locus' hand. ] I meant it though.
[ He keeps his eye on his movements, to see if he requires assistance. After a time, he moves after him anyway, aware of his own aches even as he slips from the bed to follow.
It's a good ache. He'll happily carry this with him. ]
[ There's a twinge as he rolls off and pulls away from Locus entirely- like he expected? He's going to be feeling this for awhile. Even getting to his feet is gonna take a moment, legs still a little shaky.
He levers himself up and curls his fingers around Locus' wrist, tugging him in the direction of the bathroom. Regular quarters? Use sonics. This house? Has a goddamn hottub. ]
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Taylor's eyes go warm and soft as he combs Locus' hair back, grin going not...dim. But folding in to something smaller. Sweeter. More honest. ]
Sorry it took me so long to get with the program.
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[ Locus shakes his head slowly, those fingers stroking again along his cheek. ]
I know making this choice was difficult for you. As it was for me.
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His shit had been...faulty logic and cowardice. But now that he's got this? He's not letting go. Not for anything. Taylor leans down to brush their lips together slow and sweet, cheek tipping into Locus' hand. ] I meant it though.
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[ With another soft sound he lingers here, taking in that silent promise between the two of them before patting his side lightly. ]
Come. We should clean up. Food should likely be in order.
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[ He'd promised and he means to deliver, even if peeling away is a little uncomfortable. ]
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It's a good ache. He'll happily carry this with him. ]
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He levers himself up and curls his fingers around Locus' wrist, tugging him in the direction of the bathroom. Regular quarters? Use sonics. This house? Has a goddamn hottub. ]