[ he rubs his hand up and down the arch of his back again. ]
Look at me.
[ and then his other hand cups his cheek, tilting his head up to meet jude's eyes. he knows 9s must feel vulnerable, but this is important. he wants him to understand. ]
If you did something I didn't like or didn't want, I would tell you. We would talk it over. And the same goes for you. If I ever do something that makes you uncomfortable... I need you to tell me.
Communication is important. So is honesty. And I trust you.
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[ he rubs his hand up and down the arch of his back again. ]
Look at me.
[ and then his other hand cups his cheek, tilting his head up to meet jude's eyes. he knows 9s must feel vulnerable, but this is important. he wants him to understand. ]
If you did something I didn't like or didn't want, I would tell you. We would talk it over. And the same goes for you. If I ever do something that makes you uncomfortable... I need you to tell me.
Communication is important. So is honesty. And I trust you.
[ a pause, grazing 9s' cheek with his thumb. ]
Everything will be okay. Will you trust me?