[ jae-ha & varian are brothers now ? ]

[alttitude]

eventually i'll put images here

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[alchemenace]

[ o3o? ]

Technically, no? I never said I didn't try the well yet. Just that, that not knowing would make me more likely to get in trouble.

[alttitude]

[ . . . ]

I trust you not to cause trouble even if you like relying on your slips of omitted truths.

But others might not be so forgiving. Be careful with the game you're playing.

[alchemenace]

[ wow way to make him feel bad about being a little shit :/ ]

I'm not playing any games. Jae-ha, I swear, I just-- ... I just wanted to know.

[alttitude]

[ya he has to

and Jae-ha just sighs a little bit at that before giving him a smile, and ruffling Varian's hair]

Then next time just ask me. You don't need to trick me to get what you want.

[alchemenace]

[ ??????? this sounds fake??? ]

...Right. Um. Sorry.

[alttitude]

[it's actually quite true

and jae-ha hums at that, apparently quite easily appeased]

Apology accepted.

See? Much easier.

[alchemenace]

[ SO FAKE ]

... You're sure?

[alttitude]

[ ? ]

Why wouldn't I be?

[someone really must've hurt this kid,,]

[alchemenace]

[ mostly himself and his own capacity to hold grudges ]

It's-- I don't know. I let you down?

[alttitude]

[well.....]

Yeah, a little bit. But everyone lies, and you probably thought I wouldn't tell you if you didn't ask, right? Or something like that. You had a reason.

[and jae-ha doesn't see why he needs to pry for that reason.]

But you apologized, so it's fine - just don't do it again over something so small. Try and trust me a little bit more.

[alchemenace]

[ everyone lies. Varian most of all, by now. He looks away for a second. ]

I do! I do. It wasn't about that.

[ and speaking of lies-- he isn't even sure this one falls on. he wants to trust jae-ha. he does. that should count for something, shouldn't it? even if he can't tell him the truth. or anyone. ]

[alttitude]

[ . . . Jae-ha pauses and places his hand on Varian's shoulder, tilting his head.]

... it's okay if you don't trust me completely. It's hard here. I get that.

If I need to earn it, that's okay too. I don't mind.

You don't need to feel bad for whatever it is that you feel.

[alchemenace]

...

Okay, be honest with me. Are you a mind reader?

[ he is trying to lighten the mood a little ]

[alttitude]

[A happy little hum.]

Ah, was I right?

No - I've just had time to watch people. You'll get better at it as you get older.