He listens to Isaac's words, shuts his eyes so he can concentrate on every syllable.
He's a man. His own man. He makes his own choices. He's not a slave, not a monster, he's a man.
He repeats it to himself. Over and over.
With his arms wrapped around Isaac he presses his cheek into his shoulder, breathing him in, feeling his hand on his back and repeating his words in his head.
He's a man. His own man. He makes his own choices. He's not a slave, not a monster, he's a man.
no subject
Exhale.
Breathe.
He listens to Isaac's words, shuts his eyes so he can concentrate on every syllable.
He's a man. His own man. He makes his own choices. He's not a slave, not a monster, he's a man.
He repeats it to himself. Over and over.
With his arms wrapped around Isaac he presses his cheek into his shoulder, breathing him in, feeling his hand on his back and repeating his words in his head.
He's a man. His own man. He makes his own choices. He's not a slave, not a monster, he's a man.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Breathe.]