Jackie may not say it out loud but Max can almost feel the thought in his bones. Yes. He knows. He's hopeless. But he's gotten better! -ish.
When Jackie settles beside him, taking that soothing tone, Max feels his defensive hackles smoothing down. It's true. They have been here, practically holding his hand through all of this. If not for the vampire, he would still be out there now horribly unaware of what he was doing or the impact it might have on not just himself but others. Jackie is what a Master should be. They protect Max, from without and within. They guide him. They haven't steered him wrong yet.
"Yes. I really would be lost without you guiding me. I can't thank you enough for your patience and understanding." If it were anyone else, this would be the part where he leans in for a hug. But he knows better, so he squashes down that urge.
"Okay." He blows out a big puff of air and sits up straighter. Ready for his next lesson, Master. "I'm listening."
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Date: 2021-01-06 04:09 pm (UTC)When Jackie settles beside him, taking that soothing tone, Max feels his defensive hackles smoothing down. It's true. They have been here, practically holding his hand through all of this. If not for the vampire, he would still be out there now horribly unaware of what he was doing or the impact it might have on not just himself but others. Jackie is what a Master should be. They protect Max, from without and within. They guide him. They haven't steered him wrong yet.
"Yes. I really would be lost without you guiding me. I can't thank you enough for your patience and understanding." If it were anyone else, this would be the part where he leans in for a hug. But he knows better, so he squashes down that urge.
"Okay." He blows out a big puff of air and sits up straighter. Ready for his next lesson, Master. "I'm listening."