[his chest rises, ribs stretching, as he catches a breath. he's still managing to find himself surprised, and that is what he's blaming for the way that he's suddenly swimming a little deeper, lightheaded. he's caught off guard--that's why he hesitates. that's all.
and however true what he's telling himself is, it is a fact that he never expects this when it happens. he lives his life behind layers of armor, protected and deadened, so that touch and warmth and terrible closeness always come as a kind of shock to him.
he remembers the last time someone moved against him like this. he feels the pressure, recognizes the signs, and he's taken back there in an instant. this time, the annoyed growl sounds more like a groan, and the fingers around Robin's wrist tighten.]
--Robin.
[he sounds drunk, but his chest sounds tight. he uses his name.]
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and however true what he's telling himself is, it is a fact that he never expects this when it happens. he lives his life behind layers of armor, protected and deadened, so that touch and warmth and terrible closeness always come as a kind of shock to him.
he remembers the last time someone moved against him like this. he feels the pressure, recognizes the signs, and he's taken back there in an instant. this time, the annoyed growl sounds more like a groan, and the fingers around Robin's wrist tighten.]
--Robin.
[he sounds drunk, but his chest sounds tight. he uses his name.]