[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.]
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[Robed and drying he gets a beer too. That was one fast draining six pack. He'll try and get another for them.]
You'll get your moment to shine bright too.
[Not a card game. Something else that will save their skins. He might not be getting exactly what he wants but the compliment is true.]
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[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.]
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[Larry comes closer to give a friendly, light shove.]
You were real fucking cool there, that didn't slip my mind.
[Like he ever stops being something worth marveling at. Part of what makes him so appealing.]
So far you've been the fucking rock of Gibraltar.
[A real solid, fixed point.]
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[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.
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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.]