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Al had stayed over last night... and hasn't quite left this morning, either. The day is stretching on, and Barma is still beautifully comfortable, now immersed in a book, as his fingers trail through Al's hair.

Date: 2011-11-08 06:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
"Alphonse Elric, I will very rarely tell you something this directly, but you are to stop asking questions about him this instant."

He says, not leaving room for a shadow of doubt.

"I didn't bring this up to upset you further. I want you to know that your experience is valid, shared, and something that can be overcome."

Date: 2011-11-08 06:55 am (UTC)
al_truism: (It's f#@%ing cold out.)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
Al obeys without questioning him, mostly because he's not entirely sure he could handle knowing.

He reaches up for him with both arms, wordlessly.

Date: 2011-11-08 06:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
Barma settles down into his arms. With Al leaning against Dodo, the duck shuffles down so he can half slump against him, sipping his tea.

"It's something that happened, and something I have recovered from."

Date: 2011-11-08 07:04 am (UTC)
al_truism: (Nobody wants to be the last one left)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
Al holds him, quiet and close, taking as much comfort from having the both of them there as Barma is.

He doesn't ask any further questions.

"... it's terrible," he whispers softly. "Everyone here seems to have gone through some form of it."

Date: 2011-11-08 07:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
"Al, most people in the real world have gone through it too. Where there are inequalities of gender, race, class, or any sort of structure, there will be exploitation."

Date: 2011-11-08 07:16 am (UTC)
al_truism: (My steel mask)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
"That doesn't mean that it's a reality we should accept," Al whispers, blinking back tears.

"A person's body... it's theirs. It's the single physical possession that has the most value to them throughout their lives. My brother went through years of hell to make sure I could have a chance to have that."

Al shakes his head.

"To take away that choice..."

Date: 2011-11-08 07:18 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
"We're trying."

He admits.

"But that's all we can do."

Date: 2011-11-08 07:23 am (UTC)
al_truism: (Little Lights)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
"... if I had to hurt someone, I'm glad that there's one less person like him in the world," he whispers.

Soft, painful.

The death still horrifies him, but this makes it easier.

Date: 2011-11-08 07:25 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
"That's how I feel."

He agrees, sipping his tea.

"I truly do."

Date: 2011-11-08 07:32 am (UTC)
al_truism: (And a life no one could touch)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
"I'll be okay," he whispers, promising the both of them.

Date: 2011-11-08 07:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
"Yes, you will."

He smiles.

Date: 2011-11-08 07:47 am (UTC)
al_truism: (In a whisper; say goodbye)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
"But I need to not be alone for a while," he admits, softly.

Date: 2011-11-08 07:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
"You can stay as long as you can stand my company."

He smiles up at him.

"I found a book that made me think of you. About the anatomy of kindness."

Date: 2011-11-08 07:53 am (UTC)
al_truism: (It's f#@%ing cold out.)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
"I think your patience will run out before mine will." He laughs, softly, and nuzzles him.

"Oh...? Tell me about it?" He settles down, cuddling against Rufus and Dodo with tea.

Life really can't get much better.

Date: 2011-11-08 07:56 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
"I haven't read it. It's about the feeling."

He smiles.

"You can explain it to me."

Date: 2011-11-08 07:57 am (UTC)
al_truism: (Eheh!)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
"A book you haven't read?"

Al gives him a fluttery, sweet kiss on the cheek.

"I'll do my best."

Date: 2011-11-08 08:00 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
He smiles up at him.

"Is there anything you'd like to know?"

Date: 2011-11-08 08:03 am (UTC)
al_truism: (Smile and Look Away)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
"Mostly how I managed to get lucky enough to be with someone like you."

Stealing away a kiss.

Date: 2011-11-08 08:11 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
"That's sweet."

Barma smiles.

"I think it's me that has the luck."

Date: 2011-11-08 05:03 pm (UTC)
al_truism: (Better than the last job I had.)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
"Both of us, then."

He winks.

Date: 2011-11-08 09:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
"Good."

He smiles.

"And you don't look down on me for what I told you?"

Date: 2011-11-08 09:24 pm (UTC)
al_truism: (Ghosts of the Gate)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
"Sweetheart-"

His voice breaks a little, and he draws him closer.

"Never. God, no. How could anyone?"

Date: 2011-11-08 09:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
"Many people have very explicit views about these things."

Firm.

Date: 2011-11-08 09:26 pm (UTC)
al_truism: (It's f#@%ing cold out.)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
Al pulls back to look at him, confused and pained by the thought.

Date: 2011-11-08 09:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] info-barma.livejournal.com
"The important thing is to ignore them, in favour of finding your own support network."

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