[ Derek - wouldn't be surprised, honestly. The citations on the network, the revelation that they're being tracked through their phones; focused surveillance on problem LIERs seems like the next obvious step.
But he doesn't get the chance to comment on that. Tate keeps talking, and it takes Derek a second or two to realize what he's trying to say, unable to think when that same angry itchiness is closing in on him again. It's the full moon, tonight. He always gets in a bad mood before the full moon.
There's a spark in his head - the more doms the better - and his eyes drop to Tate's chest, obviously zeroing in on his heartbeat. He looks back up, meets Tate's eyes, and just... gets it. ]
You're contracted?
[ He gave Tate until today to decide. Derek wasn't going to bring it up - figured if Tate wanted to talk about the bite, he'd do it after he finished asking for help. He tries to keep his face neutral, but this is one of those few occasions where he fails to keep up appearances. ]
no subject
But he doesn't get the chance to comment on that. Tate keeps talking, and it takes Derek a second or two to realize what he's trying to say, unable to think when that same angry itchiness is closing in on him again. It's the full moon, tonight. He always gets in a bad mood before the full moon.
There's a spark in his head - the more doms the better - and his eyes drop to Tate's chest, obviously zeroing in on his heartbeat. He looks back up, meets Tate's eyes, and just... gets it. ]
You're contracted?
[ He gave Tate until today to decide. Derek wasn't going to bring it up - figured if Tate wanted to talk about the bite, he'd do it after he finished asking for help. He tries to keep his face neutral, but this is one of those few occasions where he fails to keep up appearances. ]
To who? When?