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[thirtybits]

"This is Judah's voicemail, no need to leave your number, I'll reply as soon as I can."



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[depicted]

Yeah, well, you are sweet when you're distraught over lies of omission. [He touches Judas's cheek to guide him for a kiss.] You don't owe anyone your secrets, you fool.

[thirtybits]

I'm not distraught - or sweet for that matter but that's beside the point - and it's not any secret, not from you anyway. I just don't agree with it and don't want to think about it, or give anyone who would see the wrong impression.

[He can't actually quite put his finger on why it bothers him so much to be marked as 'forgiven', it just does, because he can't accept it. It brings him more shame than anything else they could have written, but it would seem positive to any onlooker. Maybe that's part of the shame. But the kiss comforts, and keeping it from Dorian just feels worse. So he pushes his hair aside for a moment to give the truth without having to say it.]

[depicted]

[Instead of looking, Dorian shuts his eyes and pulls away. For good measure, he puts a hand over his eyes.] I told you, you don't have to show me. You're very easy to pressure, do you know that? Sometimes I wonder if I don't manipulate you without realizing it. I only want to see if you want me to—if it would give you something.

[thirtybits]

[Judas bristles and huffs, offended by each (true) point.]

I am not! I'm only swayed if I've already considered something! Don't turn away, just look so I can quit thinking about it!

[depicted]

I won't until you tell me how it's good for me to see it!

[a five year old attempts to be ethically sound]

[thirtybits]

I already said! I won't have to think about it anymore! If you've seen then I don't have to keep worrying about trying to hide it!

[depicted]

Fine, I'll look! [Dorian drops his hands and opens his eyes and—

—really?




Obviously, he starts laughing.]

[thirtybits]

Don't laugh!! I told you it wasn't some kind of secret, stop that!

[How dare you, Dorian. Traitor.]

[depicted]

I'm not laughing! [he said, laughing] It's just funny.

[thirtybits]

You are laughing! Thinking it's funny might as well be the same thing anyway, what's so funny about it?!

[depicted]

Because it's funny that 'forgiven' upsets you!

[this is it judas, this is the man you've chosen as not your boyfriend, we hope you're happy]

[thirtybits]

[Well since they're NOT boyfriends it's fine]

Oh, shut up, you know why! It's because it's not true! It would be fine if I actually was. But being someone who's 'supposed' to be arrogant, it makes me look bad!

[Yeah, that's all. Not because he's just an idiot.]

[depicted]

Of course that's why. [This smile will never die.] Come here, let me kiss it. I want to taste forgiveness.

[thirtybits]

Oh, shut up! I shouldn't have shown you if you're just going to make fun of me! [You know, like he actually enjoys despite the protesting. Like all his favourite people do (except Jesus, Jesus is just too nice to tease anyone).

He vigorously combs his hair back into place with his fingers.]

[depicted]

No, you can't! [He grabs Judas's hands to stop him, still laughing.] You have to let me have just a touch of absolution.

[Bullying Judas is the best game.]

[thirtybits]

No, you can have my indulgences if you want something like that, go away!!

[He tries to wrench his hands away, swatting at Dorian's.]

[depicted]

[Dorian does let him go, but he answers,] But they're not half as much fun to kiss.

[thirtybits]

[Caught off-guard, Judas keeps his head down to hide the faint colour that rises. Better still, he gives Dorian a small shove.]

Sucks to be you, I guess!

[depicted]

Ah, if only more sucking were involved.

[thirtybits]

..........

[Judas gapes for a moment, forgetting everything else.]

You're an awful man.

[depicted]

[innocently] A 'guilty' one, might you say?

[thirtybits]

Definitely. And I definitely won't be 'forgiven' if I listen to anything you say.

[depicted]

It's a little late now for you to take that 'warning.'

[thirtybits]

No, I still have a chance, I can stay away from your worse ideas.

[depicted]

I have no idea what you mean. When have I ever incited you to evil? Ever?