be discreet

[msmage]

It's not much later, in Isabella's room, that she asks:

"So... is Alex really a dom?"

Comments

[sundayfish]

"I heard as much. Alex thinks you're a science experiment."

[mrmage]

"Yes, he's told me that a few times."

[sundayfish]

"Well, don't let her completely overwhelm you. She's a strong personality."

[mrmage]

He laughs. "I know, but I think we got a good dynamic."

[sundayfish]

"That's good, that's good. Well, I've got to be at work and I'm sure eventually she'll haul you up when she visits me," says Charlie.

[mrmage]

"Yeah, she will. And, if Tobias does get in contact with you, um, can you tell me?"

[sundayfish]

"Sure can."

[mrmage]

"Thank you, Mr. Swan."

[sundayfish]

"You're welcome, Sadde."

[mrmage]

"So, uh, bye, I guess, and nice to meet you."

[sundayfish]

"Likewise. See you when I see you."

[mrmage]

"Yeah, see you." And he hangs up.

[eclipsi]

"That didn't sound so bad."

[mrmage]

"No, it wasn't. He just wanted to check up on me, I guess. And I'm really pleased about how everyone in this family approves of me."

[eclipsi]

"Well, I'm very responsible, you see. They trust my judgment."

[mrmage]

"Yep, with good reason!"

[eclipsi]

Giggle.

[mrmage]

Grin.

[peterxy]

Later that day, Renée receives an email from Tobias, asking after Charlie's health and musing about another dinner together or something.

[kindestgarden]

Renée replies that it turns out not to have been serious; and that alas the Swans will not be able to make it to any such dinner.

[peterxy]

Oh well. That's a shame. He hopes they're all well, and that they'll enjoy Easter with the peace of the Lord.

[kindestgarden]

Renée doesn't answer that one because after the chocolate eggs she is planning on attending a spring equinox ritual with her neopagan friends and she doesn't want to start a correspondence here.

[mrmage]

And Sadde will, shortly after, receive an email himself:

I do hope you'll be well-behaved while with your dom's family. We'll be expecting you home for summer break, and you'll tell us all about your time.

Love,
Dad

Which, of course, does not generate a happy reaction.

[eclipsi]

So many cuddles.

[mrmage]

"This is promising, though. He's not- immediately pulling me out of school."