forum Do you really want to trust insanity? (Private with Icefire, it's pretty fooking mature, matey)

Started December 04, 2019 by @ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

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He finished up as much food as he could, then stopped, glancing over at Gabriel and curling his arms around himself protectively. "Done." he said quietly.

Gabe turned back when Alex spoke up, seeing how he was curling into himself.
"Okay then." He flashed Alex a smile, if only to try to calm Alex's nerves. He picked up what food was left, wrapping it up in a cloth he pulled out of his pocket.
"Doing better?" He asked, demeanor back to being friendly.

Alex bit his lip a little, and nodded slightly. "I guess." he replied slowly. "Thank you." he brushed a strand of hair out of his face.

"You're welcome." Gabe slipped the food into his pocket, sliding out of his seat.
"You wanna see more of the city, or do you wanna start heading to my place in Brooklyn?"

Alex got up, and shrugged. "I don't know." he replied softly. He looked away quickly to hide the tiny, faint blush that had crept onto his features. He really needed to get ahold of himself before he said or did something he would regret.

Gabe looked at Alex for a moment.
"Maybe we should head to my place, so you don't have to deal with many more crowds."

Alex looked over at him, and nodded a little. "Alright. That…that sounds good." He replied softly, fidgeting for a moment. "Thank you."

Gabe nodded, heading out. He made sure Alex was following him.
"You don't have to keep thanking me," he said gently.

Alex followed him. He was quiet for a long moment. "Yes I do." he replied simply. He knew he did. Because if Gabriel knew the monster that he was bringing home, he would never, ever have done it.

Gabe turned back to look Alex in the eyes. His own seemed to be trying to look into Alex's soul, to try to understand him.
"Why? Why do you have to?" he asked gently. There was nothing harsh about him; even his icy eyes had a touch of warmth in them.

Alex ducked his head a little, avoiding Gabe's gaze. He didn't know how to reply. "Because you don't know anything about me, and if you did, you would never bring me back to your home."

Gabe wanted to reach out and take Alex's chin in his hand, to lift his face up so they would be looking in the eyes. Gabe didn't, though, out of respect for Alex.
"You make it sound like you're a monster. Well, you're not." Gabe said it like it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"You have no idea what my criteria are for bringing people home."

Alex closed his eyes for a moment, and shook his head quickly. "You don't know anything about me." he said again. If he knew what I could do, what I've done…if he knew I was…if he knew I'm a Sodomite…he would never.

"And you don't know anything about me," Gabe returned, cocking his head to the side a bit.
"Trust me. I'm not one to easily pass judgement onto others."

Alex shuddered a little, opening his eyes again and letting out a slightly shaky breath. "Fine." he replied simply.

Gabe nodded once.
"Good." He smiled again before turning around, walking distance the alley again.

Alex watched Gabe quietly, following him. He sighed softly, raking a hand through his hair for a moment.

"We're gonna have to take a ferry," gave said, glancing back at Alex without stopping.
"Think you can handle it?"

Alex hesitated, then nodded. "So long as I don't fall off, yes." he replied, rubbing his arms for a moment.

Gabe nodded, giving Alex another smile.
"Don't worry, I won't let that happen." If Alex had been a woman, that would have been outrageously flirtatious. Gabe was shocked that he had said that, but this time he didn't let it show on his face. He really was going to have to take some time along with God to deal with this. He said a quick prayer in his mind, asking for the forgiveness of his sins.

Alex blinked, watching Gabe. Did he just…flirt with me? He wondered for a moment, eyebrow twitching upwards for just a moment. Do I want him to? He didn't know.

Gabe continued watching, his pace having quickened slightly.
"We're nearly there," he said, not looking back this time.

Alex nodded a little, keeping up with Gabe as best he could. "Alright." he replied aloud.

Gabe continued on, leading Alex to the docks. After a moment, he headed to one of the ferries- he couldn't afford anything expensive, so they'd have to travel on a crowded, dirty boat.

Alex followed him quietly, taking a deep breath as they stepped onto the boat. He dearly hoped that he wouldn't get seasick. That would be miserable.