[Silco really is smart for shooting his shot here right in this moment. The clever fingers combing through his dark hair, gently rubbing the delicate skin on the back off his neck invite him to fully relax against the bigger body behind him, letting his guard down. It's enough to let the question sneak past his defenses without misstepping on any of his triggers.
'What brought this on-', a hazy question begins to form in his mind but then Silco drops the real bomb. The words feel like a sudden splash of icy water right into his face, waking him up to the reality from the arm bubble of safety. There is a subtle change to his body language, though Silco will no doubt feel it. He shifts on the tub, tension creeping up to his shoulders as his chest tightens. He is all of the sudden very aware of the beating of his heart within its cage.
Richard straightens his back and draws his knees closer to his chest, unknowingly withdrawing back to himself. He swallows air, and turns his head to look past his shoulder at the older man, perplexity apparent in his eyes.]
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'What brought this on-', a hazy question begins to form in his mind but then Silco drops the real bomb. The words feel like a sudden splash of icy water right into his face, waking him up to the reality from the arm bubble of safety. There is a subtle change to his body language, though Silco will no doubt feel it. He shifts on the tub, tension creeping up to his shoulders as his chest tightens. He is all of the sudden very aware of the beating of his heart within its cage.
Richard straightens his back and draws his knees closer to his chest, unknowingly withdrawing back to himself. He swallows air, and turns his head to look past his shoulder at the older man, perplexity apparent in his eyes.]
..Did your daughter put you up to this?