i love it when i catch you looking at me
Ianto snorts and relaxes further in Remi’s arms, shifting the offending paw out of reach. Sorry, he laughs through the bond, pretty much cradled like a baby against the Alchemist by now, his whiskers twitching annoyingly against his ear. The question comes unexpectedly, Ianto’s wet tail flicking here and there as he considers it; if foxes could shrug, that’s what he’d do in the end. What’s easier doesn’t feel good. Just feels easy, he says slowly, shifting to tuck his head under Remi’s chin.
It was easy being under Warren’s thumb. I was successful, ran a full train of Wumpus Wagons. Didn’t want for nothing. But it felt like... like wearing a suit that’s too small. Or a belt that’s too tight. His ears flatten at the memory. This is the first time I’ve ever felt alright with what I am, he confesses. I’ve always been... someone’s property. The orphanage, Warren, Arduinna... I know what it feels like when it’s just easy.
Following Remi’s hand, he snuffles into the Alchemist’s collar. I holed myself up for a season alone, he said. Gave me the time I needed to get my shit together.
It was easy being under Warren’s thumb. I was successful, ran a full train of Wumpus Wagons. Didn’t want for nothing. But it felt like... like wearing a suit that’s too small. Or a belt that’s too tight. His ears flatten at the memory. This is the first time I’ve ever felt alright with what I am, he confesses. I’ve always been... someone’s property. The orphanage, Warren, Arduinna... I know what it feels like when it’s just easy.
Following Remi’s hand, he snuffles into the Alchemist’s collar. I holed myself up for a season alone, he said. Gave me the time I needed to get my shit together.
