[There have been murmurings about the progression of Phase Three recently. It always sets Zay's teeth on edge, for reasons that are difficult for him to articulate. He supposes it's a paranoia problem. They need Phase Three to work. But if it doesn't...
... well. He supposes he has alternative living arrangements now, doesn't he? Tentative though they may be. Still, all the same.
His tension has made him snippy -- truly so, not play-biting, even to Nathan, though he regrets it immediately each time he slips (... but only when he does with Nathan). He tries to make up for it with affectionate when they take their leave for dinner, reaching to thread his fingers with Nathan's and leaning over to kiss his temple.]
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... well. He supposes he has alternative living arrangements now, doesn't he? Tentative though they may be. Still, all the same.
His tension has made him snippy -- truly so, not play-biting, even to Nathan, though he regrets it immediately each time he slips (... but only when he does with Nathan). He tries to make up for it with affectionate when they take their leave for dinner, reaching to thread his fingers with Nathan's and leaning over to kiss his temple.]