[What happens after this is something that still remains at the back of Ray's mind. The concept of a fairly normal day tomorrow is a perfect scenario, but Ray still thinks the worst when it comes to these things, still half expecting a complete change by the time they've woken up. He knows that it wouldn't be like Fraser to love and leave, especially not to lie like this, but it's difficult to reassure his mind with logic. But now? Now he has Fraser on his knees, waiting, and that's far more important.
The moment Fraser's eye line breaks away from Ray he moves, pushing himself to his feet and taking the few steps towards the couch to snatch up a certain holster. When he approaches again he stays out of sight, boots stomping heavily against the floor and the quiet clink of buckles as he shifts behind, remaining directly away from view. If Fraser hadn't already guessed (or seen) by now Ray prompts with a sharp snap of leather as he swings it into the palm of his own hand for effect.]
You broke the rules big time, buddy. Almost got us found out. [Another snap of leather against his palm and then a quiet thump as Ray drops to a knee, tucked in right behind his partner.]
I can't let it slide. I gotta rep to uphold.
[And whatever this rep of his might be, it apparently involves keeping with his own set of rules and expecting the same from Fraser. Might be something he expects once they actually go undercover for this whole thing. The act will certainly be a convincing one at this rate.]
Same as before. Keep quiet. We don't want any more disturbances. [He reaches out his free hand to run the flat of his palm down Fraser's back, a quiet warning of what's to come. The second that hand withdraws his other moves into action, swinging back and then down in a short arc to lash the leather strip sharply against the upper back exposed to him. He has a little more manoeuvrability this time thanks to the added space the ground provides but his lash isn't much firmer than the first time, sharp as that initial contact undoubtedly is.]
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[What happens after this is something that still remains at the back of Ray's mind. The concept of a fairly normal day tomorrow is a perfect scenario, but Ray still thinks the worst when it comes to these things, still half expecting a complete change by the time they've woken up. He knows that it wouldn't be like Fraser to love and leave, especially not to lie like this, but it's difficult to reassure his mind with logic. But now? Now he has Fraser on his knees, waiting, and that's far more important.
The moment Fraser's eye line breaks away from Ray he moves, pushing himself to his feet and taking the few steps towards the couch to snatch up a certain holster. When he approaches again he stays out of sight, boots stomping heavily against the floor and the quiet clink of buckles as he shifts behind, remaining directly away from view. If Fraser hadn't already guessed (or seen) by now Ray prompts with a sharp snap of leather as he swings it into the palm of his own hand for effect.]
You broke the rules big time, buddy. Almost got us found out. [Another snap of leather against his palm and then a quiet thump as Ray drops to a knee, tucked in right behind his partner.]
I can't let it slide. I gotta rep to uphold.
[And whatever this rep of his might be, it apparently involves keeping with his own set of rules and expecting the same from Fraser. Might be something he expects once they actually go undercover for this whole thing. The act will certainly be a convincing one at this rate.]
Same as before. Keep quiet. We don't want any more disturbances. [He reaches out his free hand to run the flat of his palm down Fraser's back, a quiet warning of what's to come. The second that hand withdraws his other moves into action, swinging back and then down in a short arc to lash the leather strip sharply against the upper back exposed to him. He has a little more manoeuvrability this time thanks to the added space the ground provides but his lash isn't much firmer than the first time, sharp as that initial contact undoubtedly is.]
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