[ And if he does, well - whatever. No big deal. Derek'll fix it. Wandering away, Derek lets Tate take an active role on doing what he's been instructed to do. He doesn't hover over him, worrying about whether or not he's staying perfectly within the lines, he just - trusts Tate to do a good job. He watches him distantly, but he doesn't interfere. Just focuses on his own work.
Tate asks how long he's been at it and Derek doesn't answer, instead just shrugging and wiping some wet hair away from his forehead and getting sawdust in his scalp. He's nailing some shit together, wincing every time he does it. Fucking dog ears. ]
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[ And if he does, well - whatever. No big deal. Derek'll fix it. Wandering away, Derek lets Tate take an active role on doing what he's been instructed to do. He doesn't hover over him, worrying about whether or not he's staying perfectly within the lines, he just - trusts Tate to do a good job. He watches him distantly, but he doesn't interfere. Just focuses on his own work.
Tate asks how long he's been at it and Derek doesn't answer, instead just shrugging and wiping some wet hair away from his forehead and getting sawdust in his scalp. He's nailing some shit together, wincing every time he does it. Fucking dog ears. ]
Did you sleep okay?
[ smooth dodge. call him neo. ]