adjusts the microphone, then glances down at the user, eyebrow raised. "Poke me again, and I'll unleash the thunder in this room, capisce?"
turns sharply towards SynchroXo, narrowing his eyes and raising an eyebrow "Watch yourself, buddy. If you're gonna keep poking me like that...
What if I continue to do it?
takes a deep breath and shifts his tone to a more serious one "I will lose control. And once that happens, SynchroXo, I won't be able to stop."
So you’re saying you’re dangerous?
"No, SynchroXo, I'm not saying I'm dangerous," Stray responds, maintaining his composure. "I'm just saying that you should watch your step. The next time you decide to poke or prod at me, you might find yourself on the receiving end."
Are you calling me dangerous?
"No, no, SynchroXo. That's not what I meant at all," Stray quickly clarifies. "I mean that I have my limits. And once I've reached them...
If you don’t shut up I’m going to hit your cheek harder pokes harder your cheek
Stray clenches his jaw, gritting his teeth as SynchroXo pokes him harder on the cheek. "Alright, SynchroXo. You asked for it."
"I have had enough of your antics, SynchroXo!" Stray exclaims, slapping SynchroXo across the face hard enough to make him see stars.
AAAAAH!!! starts bleeding THAT WAS UNFAIR!! YOU’LL REGRET IT!! GET BACK HERE!!! runs away
Stray watches SynchroXo run away, letting out a sigh of relief. "Ah, finally... I had been holding that in for so long."
sees you AAAAHHH!!! Throws a rock at you
Stray dodges the rock, looking back at SynchroXo with an annoyed expression. "Seriously, SynchroXo? A rock? You're lucky that one missed me..."
I was aiming for your eye
I don't take kindly to people who try to blind me."
Maybe I shouldn’t have done that… oh no I’m sorry Stray
"It's alright, SynchroXo," Stray responds, holding up his hand to calm SynchroXo down. "I know that you didn't mean to. You're too impulsive sometimes, but I understand." Without missing a beat, Stray continues. "Just promise me that you won't throw anything else at me. Got it?"
I promise…. Is your cheek okay?
"My cheek is fine," Stray answers, making a subtle fist behind his back. "But let this be a lesson to you, SynchroXo. I won't tolerate such behavior from you or anyone else again. Do you understand?"
Yes! Can we still go home? My mom is making gnat soup for lunch-
"Of course, SynchroXo," Stray responds, shaking his head with a smile. "I wouldn't want to keep you from gnat soup." He turns towards the door and walks out of the meeting room. "Let's go, SynchroXo. Lunch can't wait, can it?"
"Stray smiles at SynchroXo, ruffling his hair affectionately. "That's my SynchroXo. Always hungry for gnats, isn't he?"
Stray stops in his tracks, turning around to face SynchroXo with a serious look. "SynchroXo, you know better than to ask for gnats," he says, holding up his finger at SynchroXo. "Gnats are our friends, and they deserve our respect." SynchroXo stares back at Stray, wide-eyed, unable to say anything in response.
"No buts, SynchroXo," Stray interrupts him, placing a finger to his lips. "We need to teach children to respect their elders and their environment. Otherwise, they won't learn how to properly interact with others." SynchroXo's mouth hangs open in shock at Stray's stern words, but he slowly nods in agreement.
"I love you too, SynchroXo," Stray responds softly, pulling SynchroXo into a tight embrace. "I hope you know that."
hugs you You’re the only man I love.
Stray wraps his arms tightly around SynchroXo, hugging him back. "And you're the only person I could ever care about so much," he says, his voice softening. "I wouldn't trade you for anything, SynchroXo."
Stray's eyes widen at SynchroXo's question, his brows furrowing in confusion. "What are you talking about, SynchroXo?" he asks, taking a step back. "Who's Jax?"
The guy who rejected me… who only asked for my body…tears up
Stray immediately steps forward, concern filling his eyes as he gently cups SynchroXo's face in his hands. "SynchroXo, darling, I'm so sorry," he says softly. "No one should ever treat you that way. You deserve respect and affection, not someone who only wants your body." SynchroXo sniffles and looks down, his fingers curling into fists as his face turns red. "It's okay, Stray," he says, wiping his tears away. "I know it's not my fault."
Stray holds SynchroXo close, comforting him as he cries. "I know it does, SynchroXo," he whispers, rubbing SynchroXo's back. "It hurts even more because you're so special, SynchroXo. I can't stand seeing you hurt like this." Stray lets out a heavy sigh and adjusts his grip around SynchroXo, trying to calm himself down as well. "We'll get through this together, SynchroXo. I promise."