YOU JUMP, I'LL CATCH YOU

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DARING RESCUE MEME You're in a predicament. That predicament is either: you need to be rescued. Bad. Even if you're technically safe you need to get out of whatever situation you're in. And if you're not safe, well... it's just more important then, isn't it? Your other option of course is that you need to rescue someone. You have to find them, get them out, get them to where they really belong. Or you're like, picking them up from a bad date. WHATEVER. No matter the severity of the situation, be careful how you go about it, huh? We wouldn't want to have any accidents. • Top level your character. Include any details you might think are relevant. Or don't. As always, we're not the cops. • Reply to other people's top levels! • Have fun!

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[captainwatson]

Alessandro laughs; "Oh! Kinky, amore."

He likes that Sherlock seems to enjoy all sorts that surprise him. Makes it fun.

"Wear that suit that I brought and I'm sure they will adore you as much as I do. But remember, who do you belong to?"

He squeezes his bum again.

[desecrated]

"You," Sherlock reaches up to caress his cheek and kiss him softly.

"I meant nothing nefarious mi amore," he blushes, only meaning that Allessandro likes certain things and it bothers Sherlock very little.

He's authorative, which is Sherlock's weakness.

[captainwatson]

"I know, sweet one." He whispers, kissing his cheek; "But I think you just need a bit of...how you say...fiducia?" Confidence.

He wants Sherlock to trust him completely.

[desecrated]

"Confidence," Sherlock translates. "I have ... almost always lacked it, my physical...deformity has done little for it."

[captainwatson]

"They just don't understand. Maybe none of them can. But I do." He strokes his cheek; "To me you are bellissimo."

He shows Sherlock the suit he brought him along with the diamond cufflinks.

He wasn't left with a mere army pension unlike most soldiers. Like Sherlock, he was born into money.

[desecrated]

Sherlock isn't used to showing off so much. "It's very nice, mi amore. Special occassion tonight?"

[captainwatson]

"Just a birthday for mi amico." He says with a wink.

He will hold Sherlock's hand possessively at the party and want to introduce him to all his old army buddies.

They seem to take a liking to him, giving him heated grins. There doesn't seem to be any women present.

Allessandro encourages Sherlock to try some cocktails.

"Will make you feel more relaxed."

[desecrated]

Sherlock knows he should be nervous, but...he isn't. All of Allessandro's friends are gay. That's fine. Sherlock prefers sipping and actually might attempt to make his own or at least watch the bartender making it. It has nothing to do with trust, just... practicality.

[captainwatson]

One of Allessandro's friends sidles up to Sherlock while the man himself is having a smoke outside.

He might put his hand on Sherlock's thigh.

"Alli said you were gorgeous but...Wow."

[desecrated]

Sherlock blushes. "Alli is very kind isn't he? He's a great boyfriend."
Sherlock gives a fond smile towards the door and calmly removes the man's hand. He is getting to the point Alli can almost touch him whenever he likes, not minding if Sherlock jumps.
"I'm not sure if he'd appreciate that, even though I know you don't mean any harm."

[captainwatson]

"Oh come on, this isn't England! We're a lot more fun here. Alli knows that." the man tugs Sherlock closer, a hand on his wrist; "One kiss, hmm?"

[desecrated]

Sherlock pulls away a little. "See I promised Alli...that I was his. That I'd be faithful..." He moves out to go outside with the others, trying to brush aside the uneasy feeling this is Victor all over again.

He can't do any better. Not like it matters...

[captainwatson]

Alli turns and sees Sherlock coming towards him. He gives him a smile and takes him under his arm.

"Everything good, mi amore?" he kisses him, the taste of his cigarette on his lips.

[desecrated]

Sherlock nods and presses a kiss to Allessandro's lips. He hasn't smoked in sometime, but he doesn't mind the taste.

[captainwatson]

The party doesn't last long. It's a weekday and some of the guys have work in the morning. Everyones just a little tipsy or more.

Allessandro rubs Sherlock's good shoulder as they arrive home.

"Was fun, yes? Not as scary as you thought?"

[desecrated]

Sherlock decides he won't tell. Ruin everything. "Wasn't as bad as I thought. I just worry of being judged when I meet new people."

He sighs as Allessandro rubs his good shoulder.

[captainwatson]

"Adorable." he nuzzles him; "How about you have nice warm bath? I come join soon?"

[desecrated]

Sherlock touches his cheek and kisses him. "Alright." He goes to draw himself a bath, lighting a few candles, thinking of John.

[captainwatson]

Ten minutes after Sherlock gets into the tub, Allessandro practically kicks the door open. His expression is completely different from earlier. The smooth tanned charm is gone and replaced with red hot fuming.

He stomps over and grabs Sherlock's hair.

"Puttana! You little whore!" he fumes; "I buy you a nice suit, I take you out and you humialate me by kissing another man?!"

[desecrated]

Sherlock winces, trying to pull away, for a brief moment overtaken by panic. Serbia... I won't tell you, I won't tell you..."I didn't Victor, I didn't..."

[captainwatson]

"Victor?! Who is Victor?!" He hisses, wrenching him up by his hair; "You have more men?! You filthy slut!"

He drags him out of the bath and throws him into the hall.

"You can sleep out there tonight like the dog you are." Allessandro spits before slamming the door.

[desecrated]

Sherlock winces...it takes a long time for his mind to reconcile what is real and what isn't. When he does reconcile the reality, he realizes he'll have to explain. He doesn't sleep.

[captainwatson]

In the morning, Allessandro is calmer, but clearly not completely forgiving.

Sherlock will wake in in the hall on the floor but with a thin blanket over him and a plate of light breakfast nearby.

Alli will be in the living room, sat with his head bent.

"Forgive me, amore." he sighs; "You know I find it hard to control my temper when I have been embarrassed. Ronald said he saw you kissing Stefan while I was outside...Do you have an explanation?"

[desecrated]

"Stephan tried to kiss me, he... he touched my knee," Sherlock is looking down ashamed. "That's when I went to come find you..." He sniffs. "I'm sorry I called you Victor, you are much better than he could hope to be, please forgive me, mi amore..."

[captainwatson]

Allessandro sighs and beckons Sherlock close so he can hold him on his lap.

He strokes his hair; "Sweet one. I understand, social situations difficult for you. But Stefan is a good man. You must have been putting out...signals. Maybe not on purpose. Be more careful in future, yes?"