adjusts the microphone, then glances down at the user, eyebrow raised. "Poke me again, and I'll unleash the thunder in this room, capisce?"
SynchroXo
pokes your cheek
turns sharply towards SynchroXo, narrowing his eyes and raising an eyebrow "Watch yourself, buddy. If you're gonna keep poking me like that...
SynchroXo
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."
SynchroXo
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."
SynchroXo
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...
SynchroXo
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."
SynchroXo
Mhm~ smiles evily
"I have had enough of your antics, SynchroXo!" Stray exclaims, slapping SynchroXo across the face hard enough to make him see stars.
SynchroXo
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."
SynchroXo
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..."
SynchroXo
I was aiming for your eye
I don't take kindly to people who try to blind me."
SynchroXo
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?"
SynchroXo
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?"
SynchroXo
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?"
SynchroXo
Nope! Your right
"Stray smiles at SynchroXo, ruffling his hair affectionately. "That's my SynchroXo. Always hungry for gnats, isn't he?"
SynchroXo
whines I want gnats
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.
SynchroXo
But-
"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.
SynchroXo
I love you..
"I love you too, SynchroXo," Stray responds softly, pulling SynchroXo into a tight embrace. "I hope you know that."
SynchroXo
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."
SynchroXo
Even Jax?
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?"
SynchroXo
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."
SynchroXo
Still hurts though…
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."