Unfortunately, turning back time is not an ability that I have. I prefer looking to the future anyway. [Yet, he and Richard were definitely defined by their pasts like everyone else, but how they developed was something he could share certain similarities with his lover.
And now more than ever, he appreciated that Richard did not regret the mutilation. Scars like theirs should be worn with pride, weaponized against their enemies so that no one could feel like they could call into question their motives or actions. He couldn't hide his scar even if he wanted to save for make-up now and again; these days and especially with Richard, he went without.
His hand gave one last squeeze before leaving his lover's hip to take that burn scarred hand and leveling it out flat. He brought the injector up, giving it a few side-to-side motions to resuspend the Shimmer held in the vial stored within and then set the needle guard to the top of Richard's guard.] I know you can. The pain will be sharp, but then it will ebb away and should leave a warmth and perhaps some muscle twitching as it absorbs.
[That's all the description that he would give on the matter, as his index finger found the trigger and pressed it so the needle discharged down into Richard's hand, breaking skin and injecting a small amount of Shimmer. He waited to see what the younger man would do with the sensation. Perhaps it would help a little with any pain or tightness in the skin around that area?]
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And now more than ever, he appreciated that Richard did not regret the mutilation. Scars like theirs should be worn with pride, weaponized against their enemies so that no one could feel like they could call into question their motives or actions. He couldn't hide his scar even if he wanted to save for make-up now and again; these days and especially with Richard, he went without.
His hand gave one last squeeze before leaving his lover's hip to take that burn scarred hand and leveling it out flat. He brought the injector up, giving it a few side-to-side motions to resuspend the Shimmer held in the vial stored within and then set the needle guard to the top of Richard's guard.] I know you can. The pain will be sharp, but then it will ebb away and should leave a warmth and perhaps some muscle twitching as it absorbs.
[That's all the description that he would give on the matter, as his index finger found the trigger and pressed it so the needle discharged down into Richard's hand, breaking skin and injecting a small amount of Shimmer. He waited to see what the younger man would do with the sensation. Perhaps it would help a little with any pain or tightness in the skin around that area?]