[ Megumi's eye gives a small twitch. Who the fuck is this guy that Yuji was with before and what the hell is he doing to his subs? He doesn't have another one, right? ]
Then the last guy was a huge asshole. [ Bluntly, not even caring that he's talking about a dominant. ]
And he shouldn't have been treating you or anybody like that.
The point of placements is that you're supposed to end up with a dominant who's into the stuff you're into – or who's gonna help you figure that out. If you weren't getting off on it, you're not obligated to be doing it all the time.
Because you liked it or because you were expected to?
[ Another important point of differentiation, in Megumi's mind. This is a fucking weird conversation, and Megumi isn't sure why he keeps asking, except... he's bothered by what happened to Yuji. That he seems to think it's okay. ]
[ Yuji isn’t uncomfortable, exactly, but it’s clear that Fushiguro is mad at something, and uncomfortable, and he blinks, glancing away. He does know the answer, but… It hurts to think about. It hurts too much. ]
I liked most of it. And even if it wasn’t my favourite, it made him feel good, so that was okay with me too.
[ Most of it. What about the other stuff? Megumi is starting to realize he should perhaps tone down his poking and prodding, because now he knows he's edging into more dangerous territory. And he just met Yuji.
Sighing, Megumi rubs at the back of his neck, looking off to the side. ]
Sorry. That— got really personal. [ That's sure a way to describe it. ]
It just... sounds like that guy was shitty to you.
It's okay? I've talked about it a lot over the last few weeks, so it's not like it bothers me or anything.
[ All the different people at the housing centre, poking and prodding him for the depth of what happened between him and Mahito, so he's a little bit numb to it all. The idea of it being that bad hasn't settled on his shoulders, so he shoves it all aside.
They were just meant to be playing a game... ]
I don't think it was that bad, but Suguru-san seems pretty annoyed all the time.
[ That seems to be an unavoidable reality with Suguru, from Megumi's perspective. The guy complains a lot about placements and about roles and about the government, so he often just seems annoyed. ]
He seems like he's got a lot of issues with placements and roles and stuff. He comes over to vent pretty often. [ At Gojo, obviously. Megumi is just occasionally present. ]
Yeah, that's what I heard. [ Megumi hasn't been with Gojo that long, but he knows the constantly-rotating stream of short-term submissives was Geto's MO. ]
You're the first one of them I've ever met, though. [ Despite belonging to Gojo, who Suguru sees at least twice a week, so the fact that Megumi has never met another one of Suguru's submissives is shocking. ]
[ He can't imagine it's because Suguru-san actually likes him that much... They barely know each other? Maybe he just feels bad for him or something...
[ Without flinching, Megumi uses Gojo's first name sans-honorific. They've been together for years, and the trust and ease is there, including the gentled boundaries around Megumi's submission. He knows some doms expect it 24/7, but Megumi knows he would chafe at that expectation of service. ]
Maybe they figured we'd get along because of our ages. [ And Megumi doesn't have friends, so... ]
[ So bold… Yuji does use Suguru’s first name when they’re not in a scene together, but he’s still blissfully respectful. The idea of dropping the honorific still feels weird to him, like he needs more distance between himself and his too-nice dominant. ]
Do you think it’s working? I don’t know how long I’ll stay, but I’ll be your friend.
[ Something about that grin is infectious, and Megumi doesn't have a big smile in return, but he's definitely got one curling at the corners of his mouth now. Maybe he's blushing a tiny bit, too? ]
Thanks.
[ Rubbing at the back of his neck, Megumi gestures vaguely at the TV. ]
We can keep playing, if you want. Or we could watch a movie or get a snack. [ Gojo told him to be nice, and feeding one of their guests is pretty nice, right? Even if it's more like digging out leftovers made by private chefs because Gojo's estate is ridiculous, but that's still food.
[ Yuji remains utterly oblivious, just nodding his head at Megumi. Is this how friendship works? He's so good at making friends, Suguru-san is going to be so proud of him, isn't he? ]
Sure! I love films - have you seen Castaway? Or Human Earthworm? The first one is good, but I like number three, too.
[ This isn't the kind of movie you should watch with someone who you've just met, though... ]
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Then the last guy was a huge asshole. [ Bluntly, not even caring that he's talking about a dominant. ]
And he shouldn't have been treating you or anybody like that.
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[ If training Yuji to deal with all the kinks in the world without complaining is 'good' training... ]
I'm well-trained now.
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[ Well-trained for what? ]
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[ Holding his fingers out to an alarming width. ]
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And it's all stuff you're into?
[ Maybe... Yuji just has a ton of kinks??? ]
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[ Like... Enjoys? Yuji blinks, leaning back on the couch and tilting his head. ]
It's all fine...? It's whatever.
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The point of placements is that you're supposed to end up with a dominant who's into the stuff you're into – or who's gonna help you figure that out. If you weren't getting off on it, you're not obligated to be doing it all the time.
[ At least, that's what Megumi was taught. ]
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[ Is it embarrassing to tell a practical stranger that you orgasmed with a dominant who definitely pushed you a lot? Yuji rubs the back of his head. ]
It happened almost every time.
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[ Another important point of differentiation, in Megumi's mind. This is a fucking weird conversation, and Megumi isn't sure why he keeps asking, except... he's bothered by what happened to Yuji. That he seems to think it's okay. ]
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I liked most of it. And even if it wasn’t my favourite, it made him feel good, so that was okay with me too.
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Sighing, Megumi rubs at the back of his neck, looking off to the side. ]
Sorry. That— got really personal. [ That's sure a way to describe it. ]
It just... sounds like that guy was shitty to you.
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[ All the different people at the housing centre, poking and prodding him for the depth of what happened between him and Mahito, so he's a little bit numb to it all. The idea of it being that bad hasn't settled on his shoulders, so he shoves it all aside.
They were just meant to be playing a game... ]
I don't think it was that bad, but Suguru-san seems pretty annoyed all the time.
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[ That seems to be an unavoidable reality with Suguru, from Megumi's perspective. The guy complains a lot about placements and about roles and about the government, so he often just seems annoyed. ]
But he seems extra annoyed by your old dom?
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[ Yuji sighs, leaning back over the edge of the sofa absently. ]
But he doesn't scare me, he's just grumpy for a while.
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[ From what Megumi knows about Geto, at least. ]
He seems like he's got a lot of issues with placements and roles and stuff. He comes over to vent pretty often. [ At Gojo, obviously. Megumi is just occasionally present. ]
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[ Yuji tilts his head, shifting to... Gaze at Megumi. ]
They told me that he's experienced with a lot of submissives.
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You're the first one of them I've ever met, though. [ Despite belonging to Gojo, who Suguru sees at least twice a week, so the fact that Megumi has never met another one of Suguru's submissives is shocking. ]
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[ He can't imagine it's because Suguru-san actually likes him that much... They barely know each other? Maybe he just feels bad for him or something...
He rubs his face. ]
I didn't think I was that bad.
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[ Without flinching, Megumi uses Gojo's first name sans-honorific. They've been together for years, and the trust and ease is there, including the gentled boundaries around Megumi's submission. He knows some doms expect it 24/7, but Megumi knows he would chafe at that expectation of service. ]
Maybe they figured we'd get along because of our ages. [ And Megumi doesn't have friends, so... ]
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Do you think it’s working? I don’t know how long I’ll stay, but I’ll be your friend.
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I dunno, I've never had a friend before. [ That's not pathetic! Nope! ]
But you seem all right. [ High praise from Megumi. ]
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[ Yuji grins, some of that innocent warmth coming back to his expression. ]
You're pretty all right too, Fushiguro.
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Thanks.
[ Rubbing at the back of his neck, Megumi gestures vaguely at the TV. ]
We can keep playing, if you want. Or we could watch a movie or get a snack. [ Gojo told him to be nice, and feeding one of their guests is pretty nice, right? Even if it's more like digging out leftovers made by private chefs because Gojo's estate is ridiculous, but that's still food.
Also snacks. ]
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Sure! I love films - have you seen Castaway? Or Human Earthworm? The first one is good, but I like number three, too.
[ This isn't the kind of movie you should watch with someone who you've just met, though... ]
Are you hungry? We can go.
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I'm good on food, unless you're hungry. Or we can grab snacks for the movie. [ Because what is a movie if not an opportunity for popcorn and treats? ]
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