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[holyposition]

I didn't know that. I played baseball at Fordham.

I'm not. I just want to get to know you better. 🙂

[hymen]

was it because you like to hit balls or for the tight pants?

believe it or not, you already know everything you need to know about me.

[holyposition]

The tight pants weren't a perk when it was dangerous to get caught staring. I'd get more fun out of that here. I liked the comradery though. Why rowing?

What do you mean? I thought we were starting to be friends.

[hymen]

the camaraderie of a bunch of hot wet guys on a boat.

god, we are friends. you don't have to make me say it.

[holyposition]

Guess I prefer grass and dirt.

You say that like it's embarrassing. It's normal to have friends.

[hymen]

haven't spent much time on a yacht?

i had friends when i was deployed. it's not normal to have friends in washington.

[holyposition]

None. My grandpa had a skiff we used to go fishing on.

It's been a while since either of us have been in Washington, you know. It's healthy to make changes.

[hymen]

you do seem like the fishing type.

do you ever think about what you'd do if we end up going back?

[holyposition]

I hope that's not derogatory.

All the time. This place has shown me that living authentically is possible, and I can't go back. I'll tell the army I'm gay, and they'll kick me out. And then go back to New York, or out west, and join the fight.

[hymen]

[ jesus. ]

isn't that a little excessive? i lived a perfectly enjoyable life fucking whoever i wanted in my own time. you just have to separate your two lives.

[holyposition]

I'm tired of the second life, that's the point. I have someone I want to spend my life with, Embry. I used to think sneaking around was the best I could hope for, but I was wrong.

I'm not doing it again. Nobody should have to, and I want to help put in the work to get us there.

[hymen]

yeah, okay. i get it. i'm sure you and hawk will be very happy being unemployed activists.

honestly. i think you'll be happy because you'll be together.

[holyposition]

Are you kidding? He'll hate it.

I'll just have to trust he loves me more than Glen Mhor.