[Tate says, with no real confidence in what he's doing. There's an attendant who looks at them, smiling in a knowing way that makes Tate's skin crawl. He steps toward them and feels like they already know what he's here for before he's even opened his mouth. With one glance back at Derek, he explains that he's here to get something back. They nod, and he hesitates a second before continuing - elaborating on what it is, his missing heartbeat. They say they know precisely the promise that could get it, unless he wants to barter for something else - and Tate simply shrugs.]
What is it?
[They explain, giving Tate pause, that it's a promise to publicly participate in a sexual act - adding on cheerfully 'no better time and place than the present!' Tate shoots a look at Derek, feathers mildly ruffled.]
no subject
[Tate says, with no real confidence in what he's doing. There's an attendant who looks at them, smiling in a knowing way that makes Tate's skin crawl. He steps toward them and feels like they already know what he's here for before he's even opened his mouth. With one glance back at Derek, he explains that he's here to get something back. They nod, and he hesitates a second before continuing - elaborating on what it is, his missing heartbeat. They say they know precisely the promise that could get it, unless he wants to barter for something else - and Tate simply shrugs.]
What is it?
[They explain, giving Tate pause, that it's a promise to publicly participate in a sexual act - adding on cheerfully 'no better time and place than the present!' Tate shoots a look at Derek, feathers mildly ruffled.]