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[ Logan is - he said he'd help him. He said. But all he can do is kind of stare, shocked at how appealing this looks. He's never been this attracted to a man before, not even Scott, not even that time he took a peek in the locker room after a mission. He instantly, instantly knows that if he actually does take even one further step towards him, he is going to try to do something. ]

...

[ He is at a loss for words, but everything reflects on his face in raw emotion and want. ]

[A third finger soon enters, curling as he keeps trying to drag more of that spend out of himself. It sounds as wet and lewd as it feels, his face and ears still bright red.

[It's then that he notices Logan staring at him, and not helping. But fuck...

[His cock definitely starts to show how much he appreciates that stare. Even if for the purpose of cleaning, he's doing something completely debauched while being stared at....

[He's still not sure how far Logan can hear, but that's definitely the sound of his heartbeat ramping up with his arousal while he tries to avoid rubbing his prostate when trying to drag the mess out.]

You're staring...

[It's less of an accusation and more of a shy acknowledgement.]

And your heart is beating faster.

[ Yep, he can hear it, and he's not going to let him escape the fact he knows. That he can tell that the whole thing is getting to Alivian at least a little, if not necesarily as much as it's affecting Logan himself. ]

If I touch you, if I try to help -

[ It's a warning, that he'll be way too tempted to do what he probably shouldn't. ]

[That statement gets another hard twitch of Alivian's stiffening cock, his heart feeling like it wants to match the beat of a frenetic dance. He imagines, immediately, that Logan's fingers replace his own, stroking his insides and driving him nuts--]

--I need to find a reason to tell you "no"....

[He doesn't quite realize he spoke that aloud yet.]

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Find it. Find the reason.

[ He takes steps closer, his hand hovering just over Alivian's bottom without touching. ]

Within the next two seconds -

[ He makes it sound like a warning, like once he starts, he won't be able to stop himself no matter what. It's not true, he's not that kind of guy. But he feels as if he would be like that right now, and that's what matters to communicate. ]

[Alivian's head is blank. Touch. He wants touch. Wants fingers in him, stroking him-- let Logan learn what it's like to feel him open around more than his cock--

[--Point-five seconds--

[Logan's hand is so close to his ass that he could also touch his perking-up cock--

[--One second--

[Logan's scent permeates his senses, and he almost tries to press up into his touch.

[--One-point-five seconds--]

I can't--

[--One-point-seven seconds--

[--One-point-nine seconds--

[Two--

[Alivian forces his body to move, and uses what energy he has to roll off the edge of the bank and right into where the creek meets the lake.]

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[ Logan exhales a laugh. He just can't help it. The fact it was exactly two seconds - ]

That was fucking close.

[ You know, how they close were to fucking. ]

Don't get water in your ears again.

[ Because there's no way he's getting close enough to help get it out again. ]

[Alivian just stares flatly at Logan once he surfaces, having taken a full-body dive into the water. After a moment, he squints after Logan's lips stop moving, raises a finger, and then tips his head forward a bit while remaining seated, to try to shake out water from his ears.

[Clearly, he already got water in his ears.]

...

[ He sighs, then does exactly what he said he wouldn't and walks over, tapping his shoulder. ]

Let me help.

[ He can control himself at this point, surely. ]

[The tap to his shoulder makes Alivian genuinely jump, half spinning around to face his "attacker," an arm reaching up to guard his face before he even looks up. If anything, his heart pounds even faster than it did before, until he rapidly searches Logan's body language and starts to relax again.

[He frowns and taps near one ear, and heaves a rough, relieved sigh.]

Sorry, didn't hear you.

[ Logan makes motions rather than bothering to speak, kind of mimicing that he's going to help him. He points at his ears, points at himself, then points at Alivian's hips. Like how he'd held them before to let him get the water out. ]

Alright?

[ Okay, maybe he'll speak a little. ]

[Fortunately, now that he's looking, he can see the way Logan's mouth moves, and... ah. He really should work to properly learn Logan's language. Taking a breath, he nods twice, and then moves to get up, mouth tightening at the faintly painful sensation of shifting his knees to get up. Of course, the medicine is less effective the longer it's been since the last dose.

[Once he's near, he reaches out to touch Logan's hand. He's considerably calmed down - the brief spook aside.]

[ Logan is as well. Enough that he notices the trouble and his mouth sets in a firm line. First, get the water out, then address that.

He moves into place behind him and puts his hands on him as they'd done before, so Alivian can go ahead and get the water out. Then maybe he can speak to him. ]

[Remembering that he'd accidentally rubbed up against Logan's cock last time they did this, Alivian twists a little to face a bit more sideways before bending over a bit. His legs give a faint wobble (and a creak or two) in warning, and he adjusts his balance by firmly gripping onto Logan's arm in turn. His joints aren't the happiest things with all this constant bending around.

[He does, at least, have enough support that he feels confident that shaking his head like a dog won't upset his balance. Even his ass and tail give a few reflexive flicks as the movement progresses down his back (though the movements are minor so as to minimize the risk of getting water on their food or the fire.) A bit more wiggling, though, and he can hear again, at least.]

...I really need to learn your language so I can lip-read better....

I can teach you. I've been a teacher.

[ Just... history, not english. But the basics of how to lesson were probably the same? ]

I could learn yours in return.

[ A pause, he eyes Alivian's legs very deliberately. ]

Take your medicine and eat.

[Alivian clicks his tongue at that, and squeezes his arm again as he straightens up.]

...I'm unhappy that you're right.

[He pouts at Logan, but nods.]

I was hoping to make it all last as long as possible, but... you're right.

If we're going to get out of here, we both need to be as strong and steady as we can be.

[One ear folds back in thought, and he refrains from adding anything self-derisive. In the end, both ears tuck back as he shifts his weight.]

...I'm. going to need a little help sitting back down. I feel like I'll fall. Is that alright?

[Despite being marginally taller than Logan, Alivian slightly ducks his head and peers at him in worry.]

Do I strike you as the kind of guy that would say that wasn't alright?

[ Logan is already reaching to support him as they walk, even though that wasn't asked for. He raises his hand and pokes at that pout, making a face of his own. ]

...No. Force of habit.

[He accepts the poking without flinching, and then simply reaches out and reciprocates. Even if Logan's brows aren't furrowing.]

It is novel to meet someone who cares at first glance.

[He lets Logan help him get settled, and he at once fumbles for his coat once he's seated.. Once making sure his hands are fully dry by patting them on the inner lining of his coat, he pulls out the rattling tin to pop out three small pills and down them dry.]

Dynamics suppressants.

[He considers a moment, and then continues,] Means my body forgets that it needs commands to survive, which means even my bones think that they're not deteriorating and stop sending pain signals. It also has the side effect of very slightly softening my Glare. Not enough to make a difference, though.

...But. If you let me give you commands every now and then, eventually, I'll be able to ditch the drugs. Theoretically.

[It's less that he's talking to Logan, and more that he's thinking aloud.]

Well, I'll only know for sure once I run out.

The fact you've needed them at all...

[ Logan is cooking the portion of the fish he's in charge now. Using his claws to hold them over the fire, of course. He stabs at the fire viciously, which seems dangerous, but he doesn't seem to care. ]

Nobody could let you Command them? Really?

No one would.

[Alivian eyes Logan's work with the fish, but doesn't stop him. Unless something goes wrong, he's not about to interfere right now.]

I'm the boss of the Control Bureau back home. Dealing with placements of the people and newcomers alike. We work with them to give them homes that fit with their needs and wants, work, and, optionally, partners for Dynamics, and other things. We even have a registry of people who have volunteered to be temporary partners for those without one but need it. Commands are as necessary as food and drink for us, and they're almost as restorative as sleep.

...I've even used the registry myself, but my request was soundly rejected on all fronts due to the risks of being near me. I've been using medicine, instead, since.

[Alivian's expression is... decidedly blank - tone, too. No anger, no sorrow - just the simple facts.]

Okay, you're coming with me to my home. After this.

[ Logan's voice is firm, stating there's no arguing with him. ]

If you still need medicine, my ex's company can synethize it. She's capable of that.

[ He finishes cooking the fish and sets it down, very calm as he does so. Almost too calm. He's obviously angry about what he's heard. ]

Either that, or I come to your home and kill everyone for what they did to you.

[ Just. Stating as if this is reasonable. ]

You will not so much as touch a single one of my people like that.

[Unlike before, Alivian levels Logan a firm, steely look, Glare picking up anew in intensity.]

It is their right to say "no" to any request that makes them uncomfortable. Even life-saving ones. Even if they're the only person who can. I am not entitled to anything that involves other people, and I am not above everyone else just because I hold the rank that I do.

[Alivian's voice strains a little with emphasis, anger and a fierce sense of protectiveness alongside it, and he leans in closer to Logan, just a bit, and very, very carefully enunciates,]

If you go after them, I will subdue you. With Commands, if I must, even if that hurts you. And I will do so as much as necessary until I know for a fact that you're not about to try to continue such a devastating and heartbreaking plan.

[So, to Logan's world, it is.]

[ ...why is that incredibly fucking hot? Logan should not be attracted to this. He keeps his eyes focused on Ali's eyes, only occasionally fluttering down to look at his lips. Occasionally. ]

Okay.

[ That's all he says, then he nods and backs up a little, shoving the fish at Ali in an attempt to put something between them. That will save him from the sudden spike in inappropriate hormones. ]

Eat.

[At first, Alivian wonders if it's deference that Logan sometimes breaks eye contact, only to get a small hit in the nose with those particular hormones. He takes the fish shoved at him with grace, however, and makes a brief, flat-handed prayer gesture before tucking in to eat.]

I can smell that, you know, [he mutters, and clicks his tongue.

[He doesn't seem like he's particularly put out by it, at least.]

Not the fish. You. You're something else.

[ Logan withdraws his claws and coughs into a hand in an embarrassed sort of gesture. ]

Nobody commands me. Nobody orders me around. Nobody threatens me like that.

[ He busies himself with arranging the clothes so they're close enough to the fire to dry quickly, because having one more barrier between him and this incredibly attractive person is a good idea. ]

Nobody dares, but you do.

[ He shrugs a shoulder as if to say 'that's that', then sits down to eat. ]

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