[Steve had long ago become something that he considered his, like the knife that he had once found in a wreckage that he had explored. The other boy admired him and taught him things and always came to visit, though he knew that most of the time that Steve was late a battle was being waged. He liked those struggles for survival; he liked when Steve did them where he could watch and admire how often the other rose despite the impossible odds.
It was breath-taking. He had never thought to step in because Steve never stayed down for long. Perhaps if there was a real threat to the boy's life. Steve struggled to survive better than anything he had ever seen.
He slipped a possessive arm around Steve's waist in return, leaning against the other boy's shoulder and peering at the mirror. He guided their hands so that he could take in all of his appearance little-by-little, not wanting to miss a detail. His teeth were very sharp, he was proud to think. His facial features were smooth and mature, though he was still growing into them.
He turned his head when he was finished examining himself and then hooked his chin over Steve's small shoulder.] Yes, you have given me a name, and that makes me yours. That also makes you very much mine. [He preened at the compliment, grinning at Steve.] Yes, I am beautiful, aren't I? It's why I'm such an effective hunter.
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It was breath-taking. He had never thought to step in because Steve never stayed down for long. Perhaps if there was a real threat to the boy's life. Steve struggled to survive better than anything he had ever seen.
He slipped a possessive arm around Steve's waist in return, leaning against the other boy's shoulder and peering at the mirror. He guided their hands so that he could take in all of his appearance little-by-little, not wanting to miss a detail. His teeth were very sharp, he was proud to think. His facial features were smooth and mature, though he was still growing into them.
He turned his head when he was finished examining himself and then hooked his chin over Steve's small shoulder.] Yes, you have given me a name, and that makes me yours. That also makes you very much mine. [He preened at the compliment, grinning at Steve.] Yes, I am beautiful, aren't I? It's why I'm such an effective hunter.