[ graves says simply, only because it needs no lengthy explanation. graves is not kind -- he is exacting, disciplined, and a man who knows exactly what to do with power and leverage. in this case, no leverage is needed; the boy is safe from him and the work he does, the boy deserves more than the bleak prospect of dying on the streets in search of a next hot meal. ]
I only detest meaningless exploitation. [ graves barely kisses him back, careful to check, to make sure that it's what he wants. his hands rest on his waist, and the relief he sees on that handsome face is almost heartbreaking. how long has he been brooding over this? how long has he thought that graves will demand sexual favors from him? has it been asked of him before? he is so very young, and the idea of another exploiting credence makes his stomach clench. ] Has there been someone else who's done this to you?
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[ graves says simply, only because it needs no lengthy explanation. graves is not kind -- he is exacting, disciplined, and a man who knows exactly what to do with power and leverage. in this case, no leverage is needed; the boy is safe from him and the work he does, the boy deserves more than the bleak prospect of dying on the streets in search of a next hot meal. ]
I only detest meaningless exploitation. [ graves barely kisses him back, careful to check, to make sure that it's what he wants. his hands rest on his waist, and the relief he sees on that handsome face is almost heartbreaking. how long has he been brooding over this? how long has he thought that graves will demand sexual favors from him? has it been asked of him before? he is so very young, and the idea of another exploiting credence makes his stomach clench. ] Has there been someone else who's done this to you?