[ It's more than rewarding. Benton isn't strictly aware of himself as attractive, but he appreciates the reciprocation, the pure honesty of it. All too often he's aspired too far only to find himself disappointed, but these high aspirations come hand in hand with a core affection such that only partners could share. Ray had come on this mission with him, nevermind the challenges it meant that they would face; he'd trusted him that they would face them together. After all, Fraser always knew what to do.
This time at least--he could provide the necessary solution at the germane moment. ]
Lubricant. [ Because what is awkward. ] Actually Ray, I rarely if ever leave home without it.
[ But before he could explain himself, he had to twist across, reaching for his discarded pack. Fortunately the tent wasn't so large that he had to get away from Ray to twist open the leather strap, and a moment later he was settling back against Ray's warmth, an ancient looking tobacco box held into the space between them. When he twisted it open deftly with one hand, the air filled with the scent of warm leather and sandalwood. This wasn't the moment to explain its purpose, though he could wax lyrical about the many uses of the grease. The truth was its primary function was to soften and protect Fraser's precious boots. ]
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This time at least--he could provide the necessary solution at the germane moment. ]
Lubricant. [ Because what is awkward. ] Actually Ray, I rarely if ever leave home without it.
[ But before he could explain himself, he had to twist across, reaching for his discarded pack. Fortunately the tent wasn't so large that he had to get away from Ray to twist open the leather strap, and a moment later he was settling back against Ray's warmth, an ancient looking tobacco box held into the space between them. When he twisted it open deftly with one hand, the air filled with the scent of warm leather and sandalwood. This wasn't the moment to explain its purpose, though he could wax lyrical about the many uses of the grease. The truth was its primary function was to soften and protect Fraser's precious boots. ]