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[lone_horse]

So you care about unfinished work now?

[threedontknows]

[Low blow. Nie Huaisang just smiles.]

When it’s important, of course.

[lone_horse]

[ Honest blow. ]

What do you think I'm going to do about this?

[threedontknows]

Figure out a way to punish me.

[The ‘what’ he’s not sure of. More work, loss of privileges?]

[lone_horse]

And what did you think that was going to be when you decided to do it?

[threedontknows]

Honestly, I couldn’t say. I don’t know if you like creative punishments or not.

[lone_horse]

So you didn't even think of the consequences.

[ A pause. ]

Because you feel safe with me?

[threedontknows]

[Another very silly question.]

Of course I feel safe with you.

[He’s…he’s like his da-ge. If someone had been bad-mouthing him he probably would have had the same reaction.

…maybe has had a similar reaction already.]

[lone_horse]

[ He considers that and makes his decision. It doesn't take him that long to come to it either; he'd been pretty sure of what he wanted for a while.]

I agree with Jesus-san that you won't speak to Aaron-san for a few days.

[ Unsurprising, but- ]

And starting today, you're going to join me in the gym every day. And I'm going to teach you the style that I'm heir to: the Komaki style of martial arts.

[threedontknows]

[No reaction to the first piece, but the second —

He groans softly, just out of habit. His warden is clearly a disciplined man; these training sessions are going to be a bitch.

Huaisang straightens himself out and bows slightly.]

What time would you like me to join you?

[lone_horse]

...not the morning.

[ Fuck that, okay. He does not have kids around who wake him up for school, hell no is he waking up early. ]

What time do you wake up?

[threedontknows]

Usually before the end of breakfast service.

[He used to be worse.]

[lone_horse]

[ That's a nod. ]

And I brought this.

[ He reaches into his jacket and pulls out the file, putting it down in the table.]

That is just for you. And if you have any questions, ask.

[threedontknows]

[Nie Huaisang cocks his head slightly at the sight of the book-like file. He didn't want it, but if his warden insists now there must be meaning behind it that he's not understanding.

He nods softly.]

I'll start reading it tonight.

[He frowns a little.]

Do I still get to use my communicator?

[lone_horse]

[ He nods. ]

I won't cut you off from everyone.

[threedontknows]

Thank you.

[And he means that, sincerely. He doesn't want to talk to many people lately, but it's nice that he still has the option.]

[lone_horse]

This happens again, though?

[ He looks him straight in the face. ]

I still won't. But things will change between us. I'm trusting you.

Don't make me regret it.

[threedontknows]

[He inhales sharply. Message received.]

I understand.

[lone_horse]

[ He offers a nod. Then a sigh. ]

Do you want to do lunch?

[threedontknows]

[For once in his life, he doesn't feel very social. But he nods softly, feeling indebted to him.]

Yes, of course.

[lone_horse]

I'll bring something.

[ He won't talk much. He just... wants to be there for him. ]