[Water splashes up in his face and he gives room, plenty of room. Snort. Is this the real life? He watches. Larry splashes more intentionally into his face like it will rinse away the spike of temper.
That is most certainly a no there, Dimmy. You should have just stuck with the sitting close. Shit. Shit. Shit.]
Well I wanna know.
[Trying to recover the conversation if not his dignity.]
When it pops up because fuck, sometimes I'm fresh out of options.
[Supercool and supersmooth. He doesn't look angry, neither does Larry. Freddy is kind enough to at least get a robe to shrug over himself so he doesn't flaunt that which Larry can't have (for tonight, at least) or the remnants of scabbing to his stomach. The kid takes a lean against a decorative wet bar, because that's the kind of place this is.]
Liquor mart manager.
[After the first robber goes to jail with all his fingers broken it'd be the safest mart in the entire region.]
[What a blessing that is actually. Out of sight, maybe out of mind since it is very much out of reach. The old man gives him a mental shake again. One of these days he'll figure out what he's doing wrong.]
Y'don't mean that do you?
[He stays seated in the water, stewing a little bit longer.]
[Heh. Larry rubs his face. Staying in the warm water keeps them separate while they have this conversation. More opportunity to not make a mistake a second time.
Look at him, really look. He seems content, don't he?]
There's more to it then being a good shot. But I won't go knocking it completely until I tried it. At least until there's some real stability around here.
[Income. He means income. That goes without saying, right?]
[Freddy raises both hands to mirror the shrug but he knows what Larry is getting at, wanting them to live in leisure. Hasn't the bear accepted for all his fun loving comical ways the fox also needs something to keep him occupied 24/7? Whether it's 10 to 12 hour shifts half the week or a longstanding hobby.]
If I had a choice you'd never need money anymore.
[One factor out of the equation, then the kid can focus on providing the high of a heist in some other way for the old man.]
[This won't be a shrug fest, one would be fitting here. At least they agree upon it being something that may be unattainable. And they can talk about it. He sighs and gives up the ghost of keeping relaxed in the spa. Larry stands and gets the water draining.]
Sure would be great.
[A fairy tale. Living means needing money because money is survival. And that is not stemming from the taste for a high roller life. This is the closest thing they've had to it since leaving the City. It's chump change by their old standard.
He finds his own robe and slips it on, keeping eyes to himself.]
Let's not go and get down on ourselves. We had a good day.
[Remember? In his life time Lawrence Dimick has been rejected before. The lack of sexual activity can be endured. He is still trying to work out what it means. What it will mean.
He's healing still ain't he? He is still around you talking about a tomorrow.]
[Another shrug as he pours himself a second drink.]
I didn't say we didn't.
[The fact that he's consented to being kidnapped and driven down to Mexico without alerting the authorities which Freddy could do in one breath ought to tell you something, Lawrence Dimick. He's still trying to process his own troubles, leaving his life behind, leaving his badge behind, trying not to get an infection or bust open his belly again, being thrown back in this world and still being denied at least a farewell to his family. All these losses are on Freddy Newendyke, all given up to stick with this old man, and you still need to touch his dick as soon as possible, Larry? That moment at the highroller room was just a brief respite and reflection of a life they'll have to rebuild all over again and the stakes are higher.]
...Thanks anyway. [The kid says, knowing thank yous are unnecessary.] For winning.
[Money is all he's been after because it seems like the rest should come with it. Made men and women don't have worries about security or company. Every penniless fuck that's been down has seen it rubbed in their face that the wealthy make the world go 'round and keep the little guy fighting.
Truth or not, they still have to fight. And truth or not one big game win doesn't mean they'll have rest or be off of a hook. Freddy's been the old man's biggest asset outside of his own skill. He has had friends, partners. But a family and a life to kiss goodbye?]
Don't. You don't have to go thanking me or anything.
[Freddy points out with a foxy chirp, sort of casual, matter of fact. Because between the two of them Freddy may know how to be Marlon Brando but Larry knows how to play the actual game. Come on give yourself that credit, old man. He may not want you to touch his dick right now but he wants you to have at least that.]
[Freddy notes, again chirpy and casual because he's not a braggart no no. It was an achievement worthy of a little shine, but Larry's right. The kid will have a moment to shine even brighter because Freddy Newendyke doesn't quit when their skins are at stake.]
[Freddy quips. If he had ears they'd be sticking straight up and flicking with amusement while he licks his chops--oof. Hey. He returns the bump with one from his shoulder, a light and hardly serious check.]
Thanks. I've got watchful eyes.
[And sharp heightened senses, enough to feel paws going places where they shouldn't.] I try.
[The will to behave is strong so far. He sips it to occupy his mouth while he only uses two fingers to ensure a longer strand of hair stays tucked behind Freddy's ear.]
Money can't buy those eyes, pal.
[Or a good partner in crime. Or a good partner. This close Freddy has freckles and a less than a handful of fine lines to his face. A young man, so close to prime.]
I dunno when but you're really fucking full of surprises.
[Standing in place he nurses his beer. Ridiculous because their hotel room is actually pretty big. They paid for the space.]
[Sleeping on down next to a warm body is a very solid sleep. Even that kind can be disturbed. All it takes is a steady, hard set of knocking. Or at least a steady thudding. It's not going to let up. Larry rouses and it only takes a few fractions of a second to realize where they still are.
What the fuck.
He only spares a few pats to Freddy. Surely he isn't gonna sleep through all the noise.]
[Wait he said the g-word. Immediately training comes into play. The kid slinks out of bed to get his own firearm, locked and loaded. Fortunately the old man said 'guns' and not 'shots fired'. However Freddy does give him a look and a gesture: "WHAT DO WE DO?"]
[That's not a plan though, old man. He takes a breath.]
I'll get it, okay?
[Since only one of them has been shot recently. Larry makes sure the safety is off as he raises his voice.]
Just a minute.
[In English. And then as an after thought, in Spanish. He tries to step lightly to the door to get a glimpse. Cops would identify themselves, even down here.]
[Maybe it's room service. Probably not. At least Freddy also thinks it's not the police. That's not how they do things and down here in Mexico where he considers it the wild west they definitely would be busting in already.]
I've got you covered.
[Freddy breathes as he moves into position, not entirely obscured from view but at a slightly more advantageous angle. His gun is drawn, ready to fire but also ready to hide at a moment's notice. PS. He's naked.]
[Grumble of lowered men voices on the other side means there is at least two. Fuck. Not good, not when they're not expecting any visitors. Larry makes it finally to the door. He sees two brown faces he doesn't recognize.]
Who is it?
[Spanish again, ahah. His briefed behind makes it to the side of the door in case this would be their cue to open fire. It isn't.]
A friend, Senor. I was very impressed with your work.
[A friend. Larry looks over to the guy who's got his back. Yes? No?]
[The kid quirks a brow. He mouths the words to Larry even though it probably doesn't matter because it's the first question that'd come to anyone's mind at a time like this!
What work??.]
Habla ingles por favor.
[He speaks up from his position now that they can see each other. It's also Freddy's way of announcing his (very naked) presence. Somehow he just doesn't take into consideration the clear cocksucking factor.]
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