[ there is part of him that does, in fact, considering forcing eddie not change his way of existing -- and give him absolutely no answers, no responses other than a curt dismissal and a promise about their game beginning as soon as the next day. and maybe in a different time, he might. but even if eddie is clearly eager to dive into this with his whole being, wash is still easing him in, more or less, and he doesn't mind allowing him a little more.
with certain limits. eddie doesn't get to expect answers about what sir is doing -- and anything more that wash gives him will come with their additional caveats. ]
I was minding my own business before a stranger accosted me on the network, Eddie.
[ so rude. ]
Was there anything else you wanted?
[ it's not completely cold, enough playfulness in it even just in text. but if eddie wants anything more, he's gonna have to do better than just ask what he's doing. ]
no subject
with certain limits. eddie doesn't get to expect answers about what sir is doing -- and anything more that wash gives him will come with their additional caveats. ]
I was minding my own business before a stranger accosted me on the network, Eddie.
[ so rude. ]
Was there anything else you wanted?
[ it's not completely cold, enough playfulness in it even just in text. but if eddie wants anything more, he's gonna have to do better than just ask what he's doing. ]