[ Terry assumes that Daniel feels awkward about what happened at the orgy and will be more than happy to be rid of him for the rest of the month. As soon as he can fuck again, the boy is his, but until then he'll give him a break.
Imagine his surprise when he sees Daniel standing in the entrance of the club, the one place Terry frequents more than anything.
He purses his lips, unamused. Is Danny boy just being a brat? But his expression softens as he approaches the other man, not wanting to let him see how affected he is by his mere presence. ]
Danny boy. What brings you here?
[ Because he assumes it's not to fight. Defense only, blah blah blah. ]
[ For a moment he considers lying and saying that he is here to fight. It's certainly easier than explaining the real reason why he's here, and all the baggage that comes with that.
But even as a lie, Daniel has a hard time going against his principles that strongly.
It leaves him quiet for a moment, staring at the other as he tries to figure out what he should say then. ]
.. I haven't seen you in a while.
[ That's the truth, and dangerously close to showing all of his cards here. Which Daniel doesn't want to do, since he can only imagine how much the man might take the chance to lord it over him.
So, trying to steer a little bit away from that, instead directing this back to Terry-- ]
[ Daniel sighs, the man looking like he's just about halfway to an eyeroll. ]
Don't flatter yourself.
[ Even though Terry is spot on with that question. Or close enough to spot on, anyway. Daniel wouldn't call it missing the other, not in the slightest, but it is true that he did come here because Terry's absence left him with an odd feeling.
An odd feeling that's not missing the other. Nope. Nuh-uh. ]
People have been disappearing all over town. I thought the same thing might have happened to you.
[ Then again, that statement instead implies something way too close to him worrying about Terry instead, but Daniel doesn't seem to realise he's revealing as much when he voices it. Not yet, anyway. ]
[ Equally flattering, really. Daniel sought him out and he's not going to let him get away without a bit of teasing. Especially because he's becoming more and more aware of the chastity belt every second. ]
I have work to do, Danny boy. [ He's trying his best to say 'hey you should go' without looking suspicious, but after refusing to leave him alone every other time, anything looks a little off. ]
[ Definitely off. Suspicious, even. First Terry doesn't seek him out at all, and then the moment Daniel shows up in front of the other, he says he has work to do? Usually it's Daniel who has to do his best to weasel out of these situations. It makes no sense.
It might have been impossible for Daniel to fully figure this out - despite Terry having told him a thing or two now, Daniel is just entirely too Daniel to fully realise the effect he might have on certain people - but he did have that conversation with Aemond just the other day when he couldn't find Terry here.
And that's enough to make a lightbulb turn on in Daniel's mind. ]
.. really? [ His tone dips just enough to make it obvious he's on to the other man. ] Is this all about the devices? Is that why you've been avoiding me all month?
[ He purses his lips, leaning in closer to Daniel. Unbearably close. He can already feel himself straining against the tightness of the chastity belt. ] Has restraint ever been my strong point?
[ Once upon a time, maybe. For almost thirty years, he was tame. Now he's wild again and doesn't intend on going back.
But that does allow him to dodge the question when he isn't able to act on it. If he's frustrated by the restrictions placed on him in general - and he is - then he's not lying. ]
[ For all it says about Daniel, he doesn't back off, not even when Terry gets this close to him. Not even when something about it tugs on his heart enough to make it race. Partially just due to the proximity, which doesn't leave Daniel unaffected either, but also because he's pretty sure of the answer to his question now, despite Terry's indirect answer.
There's just something very hot and flattering about him having this effect on Terry of all people. On a man Daniel once desperately wanted to lust after him - and now that's exactly what's happening. Terry can't even be close to him for long while knowing that he can't touch him.
It awakens something in Daniel's ego that so often slumbers, curling the corners of his lips up without realising. ]
I'm flattered.
[ Is it really being a brat on purpose when he means those words?
Or when he's not thinking about how bad of an idea it might be to say that while he's on Terry's territory, with the other so close. ]
[ It's not like Terry's on the verge of keeling over. He's healthy for his age. But sometimes he, too, wants to be a brat about something. ]
Though some things are worth waiting for, like wine. [ He tilts his chin up just so he can look down on Daniel even more than he already does. ] Isn't that right, Danny boy?
[ Honestly, Terry being a brat with those words doesn't really bother him. Especially when Daniel does feel like he indirectly got a leg up on Terry just now.
The chin tilting is the slightly more annoying part, if not just because it makes Daniel aware of the fact that he's looking up at Terry. It's so natural around the other that Daniel sometimes forgets he's even doing it - but that slight movement suddenly makes him all the more aware.
[ Sure, Terry is right to be a brat about this, since Daniel definitely took a moment to be a brat as well just earlier.
But this still seems to catch him by surprise. Enough for him to raise his eyebrows, getting out an instinctive and defensive-- ]
No, I came because I was worried about you!
[ .. granted, it's not something he likes voicing, and it comes out before he's really thought about what he's saying here. It makes Daniel look frustrated, mostly with himself. ]
But-- fine, I'll go if that's what you want.
[ Not like Terry didn't already try to brush him off a few moments ago, even if Daniel now knows why. ]
[ And here he figured Daniel came to taunt him. It gives him pause. Why would Daniel be worried about him? Wouldn't it be a relief if he were incapacitated somewhere? ]
[ He should just refuse to answer and walk out. It'd serve Terry right. A part of Daniel really wants to do it.
And yet he doesn't move. Instead he lets out a huff. ]
Do you think I'm in the habit of making out with people and then hoping they die in a ditch somewhere?
[ Of course he's not going to answer that single-word question any more directly than this when he's already compromising on being a brat by not straight up walking away. ]
[ Daniel's much too nice for that. Terry's wished some nasty things on former partners who ended up ghosting him, but he can't see little Danny boy being so vindictive. Most of the time. ]
But if it were me you made out with... [ He shrugs. ] I thought you may have come to the conclusion that I bewitched you in some way.
[ Even though the other has a halfway valid point, given what Daniel usually says about these things when it comes to him specifically.
He's not going to deny it this time, though. There's only so much denying even Daniel LaRusso of all people can do when it comes to this. ]
I did it because I wanted to, okay? [ Even though he sounds reluctant to admit it. It's not even like there's an audience. Maybe he's reluctant to admit it to himself or to Terry's face, but he does actually speak the words. ] Maybe you can just go your way and not worry about those people after doing that stuff with them, but I can't.
[ He admits he wanted it. That's...well, it's something. Terry'd be lying if he said he didn't plant the seeds that led to this on purpose all those years ago, but after how poorly that went he expected this to be...messier. ]
Well. Thank you for checking up on me, I suppose. [ And as soon as this belt comes off he's going to tear into him like a hungry wolf. ]
[ Daniel can admit to a thing or two, but that doesn't mean he isn't still going to act like a brat about it. Like right now - with the way he just rolls his eyes when the older man thanks him. ]
Sure. I'll go then.
[ Maybe a little hypocritical after he practically forced Terry into not dismissing him only a few moments ago, but it's Daniel. Of course he's going to be a hypocrite about it. ]
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Imagine his surprise when he sees Daniel standing in the entrance of the club, the one place Terry frequents more than anything.
He purses his lips, unamused. Is Danny boy just being a brat? But his expression softens as he approaches the other man, not wanting to let him see how affected he is by his mere presence. ]
Danny boy. What brings you here?
[ Because he assumes it's not to fight. Defense only, blah blah blah. ]
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But even as a lie, Daniel has a hard time going against his principles that strongly.
It leaves him quiet for a moment, staring at the other as he tries to figure out what he should say then. ]
.. I haven't seen you in a while.
[ That's the truth, and dangerously close to showing all of his cards here. Which Daniel doesn't want to do, since he can only imagine how much the man might take the chance to lord it over him.
So, trying to steer a little bit away from that, instead directing this back to Terry-- ]
It didn't seem like you.
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[ Not a total lie, with everything that's going on, but not the whole truth of it either.
It's flattering that Daniel took notice, though, and it's enough to make him forget his frustrations and smile for a moment. ]
You've missed me?
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Don't flatter yourself.
[ Even though Terry is spot on with that question. Or close enough to spot on, anyway. Daniel wouldn't call it missing the other, not in the slightest, but it is true that he did come here because Terry's absence left him with an odd feeling.
An odd feeling that's not missing the other. Nope. Nuh-uh. ]
People have been disappearing all over town. I thought the same thing might have happened to you.
[ Then again, that statement instead implies something way too close to him worrying about Terry instead, but Daniel doesn't seem to realise he's revealing as much when he voices it. Not yet, anyway. ]
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[ Equally flattering, really. Daniel sought him out and he's not going to let him get away without a bit of teasing. Especially because he's becoming more and more aware of the chastity belt every second. ]
I have work to do, Danny boy. [ He's trying his best to say 'hey you should go' without looking suspicious, but after refusing to leave him alone every other time, anything looks a little off. ]
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It might have been impossible for Daniel to fully figure this out - despite Terry having told him a thing or two now, Daniel is just entirely too Daniel to fully realise the effect he might have on certain people - but he did have that conversation with Aemond just the other day when he couldn't find Terry here.
And that's enough to make a lightbulb turn on in Daniel's mind. ]
.. really? [ His tone dips just enough to make it obvious he's on to the other man. ] Is this all about the devices? Is that why you've been avoiding me all month?
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[ Once upon a time, maybe. For almost thirty years, he was tame. Now he's wild again and doesn't intend on going back.
But that does allow him to dodge the question when he isn't able to act on it. If he's frustrated by the restrictions placed on him in general - and he is - then he's not lying. ]
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There's just something very hot and flattering about him having this effect on Terry of all people. On a man Daniel once desperately wanted to lust after him - and now that's exactly what's happening. Terry can't even be close to him for long while knowing that he can't touch him.
It awakens something in Daniel's ego that so often slumbers, curling the corners of his lips up without realising. ]
I'm flattered.
[ Is it really being a brat on purpose when he means those words?
Or when he's not thinking about how bad of an idea it might be to say that while he's on Terry's territory, with the other so close. ]
It's just until the end of the month, Terry.
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[ It's not like Terry's on the verge of keeling over. He's healthy for his age. But sometimes he, too, wants to be a brat about something. ]
Though some things are worth waiting for, like wine. [ He tilts his chin up just so he can look down on Daniel even more than he already does. ] Isn't that right, Danny boy?
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The chin tilting is the slightly more annoying part, if not just because it makes Daniel aware of the fact that he's looking up at Terry. It's so natural around the other that Daniel sometimes forgets he's even doing it - but that slight movement suddenly makes him all the more aware.
It's definitely why he slightly rolls his eyes. ]
Yes, I'm waiting too.
[ Is that what you wanted to hear, Terry? ]
But I do have restraint. And a whole lot of it.
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[ Sure, Terry is right to be a brat about this, since Daniel definitely took a moment to be a brat as well just earlier.
But this still seems to catch him by surprise. Enough for him to raise his eyebrows, getting out an instinctive and defensive-- ]
No, I came because I was worried about you!
[ .. granted, it's not something he likes voicing, and it comes out before he's really thought about what he's saying here. It makes Daniel look frustrated, mostly with himself. ]
But-- fine, I'll go if that's what you want.
[ Not like Terry didn't already try to brush him off a few moments ago, even if Daniel now knows why. ]
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[ And here he figured Daniel came to taunt him. It gives him pause. Why would Daniel be worried about him? Wouldn't it be a relief if he were incapacitated somewhere? ]
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And yet he doesn't move. Instead he lets out a huff. ]
Do you think I'm in the habit of making out with people and then hoping they die in a ditch somewhere?
[ Of course he's not going to answer that single-word question any more directly than this when he's already compromising on being a brat by not straight up walking away. ]
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[ Daniel's much too nice for that. Terry's wished some nasty things on former partners who ended up ghosting him, but he can't see little Danny boy being so vindictive. Most of the time. ]
But if it were me you made out with... [ He shrugs. ] I thought you may have come to the conclusion that I bewitched you in some way.
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[ Even though the other has a halfway valid point, given what Daniel usually says about these things when it comes to him specifically.
He's not going to deny it this time, though. There's only so much denying even Daniel LaRusso of all people can do when it comes to this. ]
I did it because I wanted to, okay? [ Even though he sounds reluctant to admit it. It's not even like there's an audience. Maybe he's reluctant to admit it to himself or to Terry's face, but he does actually speak the words. ] Maybe you can just go your way and not worry about those people after doing that stuff with them, but I can't.
[ Yes, even when it's Terry. ]
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[ He admits he wanted it. That's...well, it's something. Terry'd be lying if he said he didn't plant the seeds that led to this on purpose all those years ago, but after how poorly that went he expected this to be...messier. ]
Well. Thank you for checking up on me, I suppose. [ And as soon as this belt comes off he's going to tear into him like a hungry wolf. ]
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Sure. I'll go then.
[ Maybe a little hypocritical after he practically forced Terry into not dismissing him only a few moments ago, but it's Daniel. Of course he's going to be a hypocrite about it. ]