[ Eames watches him quietly as he speaks, studying his demeanour and hoping he's reading it right. Stephen doesn't seem troubled by what aspired between them on the ship.
In fact, he seems perhaps a little shy - and isn't that just adorable? - but not rattled. There's relief in the sigh that Eames lets out. ]
Should I assume that you would not mind being intimate with me again? [ he asks quietly. It's not what he expected, but he's not going to question his luck. ]
No, I wouldn't mind. You were careful with me right up until you weren't.
[He can't fault Eames for the way the man handled him right up until the possibility of leaving arose. Stephen reminds himself that they were both under the influence of whatever was happening in the city and he can't wholly blame Eames for what happened. Or rather, he won't. He might have been rattled in the moment, but he'd shaken it off quickly enough.
Prior to that, Eames had done nothing to abuse his trust and he's been very considerate in arranging this meeting.]
You took great care with me and I am inclined to come back to your bed to see what else we might explore.
[ There's the first smile that curves over Eames' full lips as he watches Stephen while he speaks, it's not exactly a teasing one, but fond and mildly amused.
He leans back and then lets his gaze finally take in the well cut suit and Stephen in it. ]
I'm glad, [ he says quietly. ] I would very much like to take you back to my bed and discover more ways to shake you loose.
Please, do, [ Eames replies but doesn't get any further than that. Their food arrives and the waitress is very polite. Everything good, gentlemen? Yes, everything looks fantastic, thank you, luv.
When she's gone, Eames looks at Stephen over their plates. He's focused on what happened to them. He's trying to look at the man more neutrally now. ]
No, I still would very much like to see you in my studio. There's something about you that inspires me. [ It's a rare thing. ] How have you been, Stephen? Everything alright at home?
Things were a bit tumultuous, but they've settled now. My dominant disappeared, but I've secured a new contract.
[Nate had been waiting for the chance, they'd been planning it for a while. The disappearance of Stephen's dominant simply meant they had the chance to do it sooner.]
And I continue to look for a job. One more full time than modeling, though I will make sure to save time for you.
I see, and do you like your new contract and dominant? [ he asks curiously, studying Stephen quite closely while he gives his answer.
There's something that felt a little bit awkward earlier about Stephen's dominant. He's not sure what it was, but he hopes the situation is better now. ]
[Stephen doesn't agree with the laws here, but he isn't going to risk running afoul of them and see Nate suffer consequences. He doesn't see how a degree of caution will hurt anything.]
I certainly don't plan to draw any attention to myself.
That's a good tactic, [ Eames agrees. ] When I arrived here, I met a man who has been locked in this city for almost two years and he told me that being careful with the contract and letting the officials think that you're following all their rules is the safest way to handle yourself here. And I tend to believe him. Which is why I've detailed for example possible punishment in both of my contracts with my subs. It makes sense, we can control that ourselves. The contract acts like a shield in plenty of ways.
[ He lets a small smile curve his lips as he studies Stephen. ] Tell me about your dominant?
He's... young, [he admits with a wry smile.] I didn't realize how young when we first met. Some days I feel like I'm robbing the cradle. And I worry he'll eventually find me too old.
[Maybe not. Nate's interest hasn't waned yet and he should probably take some comfort in that.]
But, he's enthusiastic about his craft and more open about... everything... than I have ever been.
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In fact, he seems perhaps a little shy - and isn't that just adorable? - but not rattled. There's relief in the sigh that Eames lets out. ]
Should I assume that you would not mind being intimate with me again? [ he asks quietly. It's not what he expected, but he's not going to question his luck. ]
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[He can't fault Eames for the way the man handled him right up until the possibility of leaving arose. Stephen reminds himself that they were both under the influence of whatever was happening in the city and he can't wholly blame Eames for what happened. Or rather, he won't. He might have been rattled in the moment, but he'd shaken it off quickly enough.
Prior to that, Eames had done nothing to abuse his trust and he's been very considerate in arranging this meeting.]
You took great care with me and I am inclined to come back to your bed to see what else we might explore.
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He leans back and then lets his gaze finally take in the well cut suit and Stephen in it. ]
I'm glad, [ he says quietly. ] I would very much like to take you back to my bed and discover more ways to shake you loose.
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[He hadn't minded, even if he didn't see whatever it is that Eames sees in him. Stephen finally picks up his drink and takes a taste.]
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When she's gone, Eames looks at Stephen over their plates. He's focused on what happened to them. He's trying to look at the man more neutrally now. ]
No, I still would very much like to see you in my studio. There's something about you that inspires me. [ It's a rare thing. ] How have you been, Stephen? Everything alright at home?
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[Nate had been waiting for the chance, they'd been planning it for a while. The disappearance of Stephen's dominant simply meant they had the chance to do it sooner.]
And I continue to look for a job. One more full time than modeling, though I will make sure to save time for you.
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There's something that felt a little bit awkward earlier about Stephen's dominant. He's not sure what it was, but he hopes the situation is better now. ]
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[Stephen doesn't agree with the laws here, but he isn't going to risk running afoul of them and see Nate suffer consequences. He doesn't see how a degree of caution will hurt anything.]
I certainly don't plan to draw any attention to myself.
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[ He lets a small smile curve his lips as he studies Stephen. ] Tell me about your dominant?
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[Maybe not. Nate's interest hasn't waned yet and he should probably take some comfort in that.]
But, he's enthusiastic about his craft and more open about... everything... than I have ever been.