The trouble is, there's no 'supposed to' in this scenario. It's completely unscripted, unrehearsed, and there are no understudies. Steve is feeling his way along cautiously, too, with the added complication that he feels he should really be projecting confidence. No one wants a nervous dom.
Of course, that's why he wanted to clear the air in the first place. This will work fine as long as they're on the same page.
So, the awkwardness is palpable, but he's willing to take acceptance of his gift as a sign of invitation, and quickly pulls up a second chair, sitting in it sideways, elbow on the table, chin in his hand. Steve's posture in meetings and debriefings is very military, very poised. Any other occasion and he sprawls all over the place.
"Well, you don't have to do all of it," he points out, matching his smile.
"Or any of it, you know. I mean, the offer stands, on my end, but I don't want you to feel obligated. That's important. We're not doing anything the both of us aren't okay with."
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Date: 2017-05-11 02:01 am (UTC)Of course, that's why he wanted to clear the air in the first place. This will work fine as long as they're on the same page.
So, the awkwardness is palpable, but he's willing to take acceptance of his gift as a sign of invitation, and quickly pulls up a second chair, sitting in it sideways, elbow on the table, chin in his hand. Steve's posture in meetings and debriefings is very military, very poised. Any other occasion and he sprawls all over the place.
"Well, you don't have to do all of it," he points out, matching his smile.
"Or any of it, you know. I mean, the offer stands, on my end, but I don't want you to feel obligated. That's important. We're not doing anything the both of us aren't okay with."