[ It's not exactly the answer James wants, but it's a conversation they've had before, and honestly, it feels different now. Like Agron's thought about it, enough at least to explore more of this side of him. That's definitely something James is more than willing to experiment with. ]
I'll do what you want. Not punching you, though. But you choose which of them you want me to use, and you tell me if you want me to stop. Got it?
[ It takes every fucking ounce of self-control to not reply yes dominus. Now is not the time for fucking cheek, when they're being deadly serious about something. ]
Understood That you would insist on these rules is reason I extend such trust.
[ No, definitely not the thing to say right now. James would either take it as a joke or actual offense, both of which wouldn't contribute to the situation in the slightest. ]
You know, there would be a time when I would abuse that trust.
[ Maybe he still will now, but in smaller ways. Different. Not in the ways that really matter, at least to him. ]
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I'll do what you want. Not punching you, though. But you choose which of them you want me to use, and you tell me if you want me to stop. Got it?
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Understood
That you would insist on these rules is reason I extend such trust.
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You know, there would be a time when I would abuse that trust.
[ Maybe he still will now, but in smaller ways. Different. Not in the ways that really matter, at least to him. ]
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That is trust, is it not? I trust you would not push it beyond reason, as you would trust the same of me.
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[ And it's more than he's ever given anyone. He knows he doesn't need to say that to Agron, that Agron is aware of just that. ]
Let me know when you wanna do this. We can set the day aside for us.