[ Over time, they've grown to trust each other. It had been a pleasant surprise, really, since dreamshare is so rife with drama and double crossing. Inconsistent people. But Eames, despite all of his attempts to look fickle, to look untrustworthy, he could be the exact opposite.
And here, there's another level they're stepping up to. Arthur keeps his eyes closed, knowing the forger isn't going to do anything he'd hate. Or if he does, he can tell him and he won't get pressed about it.
A warm rush slides down his spine at the praise, enough that there's a minute shudder. They shouldn't be so powerful, not with how mundane it is, how odd it is to be called good for such a small action.
(Then again, he rarely hears compliments or praise. And if he does, he doesn't normally take them to heart).
He stays still, heart beating loud enough he thinks Eames might be able to hear it. Especially when he feels the kiss, just a light pressure. It feels like something inside him collapses; his stubbornness, maybe. Before he can doubt his decision, he pulls away slowly, sets his mug on the counter as an absent second-thought. ]
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Date: 2018-07-01 06:27 am (UTC)And here, there's another level they're stepping up to. Arthur keeps his eyes closed, knowing the forger isn't going to do anything he'd hate. Or if he does, he can tell him and he won't get pressed about it.
A warm rush slides down his spine at the praise, enough that there's a minute shudder. They shouldn't be so powerful, not with how mundane it is, how odd it is to be called good for such a small action.
(Then again, he rarely hears compliments or praise. And if he does, he doesn't normally take them to heart).
He stays still, heart beating loud enough he thinks Eames might be able to hear it. Especially when he feels the kiss, just a light pressure. It feels like something inside him collapses; his stubbornness, maybe. Before he can doubt his decision, he pulls away slowly, sets his mug on the counter as an absent second-thought. ]
Couch.