[It was impossible to miss the effect that his words had on the other man. Richard could feel the way how Silco's body tensed under him, muscles tightening like a bow string along with his pulse quickening. Like there was something raw and primal inside the man that was found his proposition repulsive and wanted to fight against it. A beast trying to cover and protect an old open wound, no doubt. They both carried such marks in their soul.
His ultimatum might have been a bit too much, Richard realizes. Especially since it was followed after the words about Jinx's plans for departure, which alone should be enough to send the man spiraling in the despair. But at the same time, Richard did not care to give his lover any more reprieve. Silco had indeed put the words out there, making them hang upon their neck. And he wasn't about to let them go ignored, no. He'd force the other man to claim them.
When he noticed Silco leaning his head back against the tile wall Richard moved. He pushed himself up to sit on his knees and reached out to grab his lovers face from both sides, forcing an eye contact.] She will always be your daughter. I am not taking that away from you. ['Like a daughter like a father ', Richard thinks to himself. Both assuming that it is either all or nothing and that he is trying to destroy what they share. While it was in fact Silco's role and performance as a father that had first earned him respect in Richard's mind. He would not disturb that bond.]
But it is like you've said. Your daughter has changed and she is no longer parading around as a future leader, no. It seems like her passions lead her elsewhere. However, it might not be too late. You can still gamble and chase that dream you had with her of your empire of dust. She might not be out of your reach just yet. I will be mere a 'distraction' in your life. If that's what your heart desires.
Or you will place your wager on me. I'll be your partner who will carry the weight of our shared ambition together with you. Someone to share your victories and troubles with, a sword and an ally. An equal, not a distraction.
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His ultimatum might have been a bit too much, Richard realizes. Especially since it was followed after the words about Jinx's plans for departure, which alone should be enough to send the man spiraling in the despair. But at the same time, Richard did not care to give his lover any more reprieve. Silco had indeed put the words out there, making them hang upon their neck. And he wasn't about to let them go ignored, no. He'd force the other man to claim them.
When he noticed Silco leaning his head back against the tile wall Richard moved. He pushed himself up to sit on his knees and reached out to grab his lovers face from both sides, forcing an eye contact.] She will always be your daughter. I am not taking that away from you. ['Like a daughter like a father ', Richard thinks to himself. Both assuming that it is either all or nothing and that he is trying to destroy what they share. While it was in fact Silco's role and performance as a father that had first earned him respect in Richard's mind. He would not disturb that bond.]
But it is like you've said. Your daughter has changed and she is no longer parading around as a future leader, no. It seems like her passions lead her elsewhere. However, it might not be too late. You can still gamble and chase that dream you had with her of your empire of dust. She might not be out of your reach just yet. I will be mere a 'distraction' in your life. If that's what your heart desires.
Or you will place your wager on me. I'll be your partner who will carry the weight of our shared ambition together with you. Someone to share your victories and troubles with, a sword and an ally. An equal, not a distraction.