[ Steve takes off his jeans, keeping his tshirt on over his boxers. He sinks down on his side and watches with a tender gaze, with Eddie's leave, as he takes the prosthetic off. Even when they've been intimate, the leg hasn't come off. ]
I can't imagine it's comfortable with sleep with on, no.
It's not great. [ he admits, with the air of someone who has known far less comfort. he scoots up the bed, leaning in for a kiss. ] Gonna be relying on you to play Harrington the Hero if anything goes bump in the night.
[ Steve looks down at the amputated leg and gently runs his hand down Eddie's thigh, tracing back and forth until he gets to the knee, the stump beneath. His calf was chewed right off while he was alive ... Gnarly. Steve swallows and fans his fingers around the end, running over scars. ]
[ it's so... Tender. Eddie shivers and has to remind himself that two emotional breakdowns in one night is two too many, closing his eyes instead and nodding. ]
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I can't imagine it's comfortable with sleep with on, no.
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[ On the end of the kiss, he flicks a glance at Eddie's leg. ]
Can I touch, or is that a no-no?
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[ he shrugs a little. Almost mentions the fact that he's already had hands on the bones before he thinks better of it. ]
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Is this okay?
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Bedtime, babe.
[ Enough emotional whiplash for one day. ]
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I'm gonna quiz you about music tomorrow, fair warning.
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[ Steve will be the big spoon tonight. ]
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[ or something. Eddie honestly doesn't stay awake very long after steve settles in. He's just out like a light the moment he feels secure. ]