[ This started off as a joke, really, but now it's all in good fun and he catches himself wondering what happens when this assignment is over and they go back to being strangers. He worries his thumbs at Tony's sides, so close to him feeling like this is something they do everyday. ]
And of course I trust you alone with our son; it's part of the assignment.
You're also the smartest kid on the East Coast, right? You'll think of something.
[ He looks at his watch and then untangles himself from Tony's arms. ]
Practice is starting. I'll be a star someday, get you a real ring, take you on a honeymoon. Don't forget it, darling.
[ He smiles so big and genuine that it's somewhat awkward, since he's otherwise not a good liar at all. Something about this is different, maybe because they're both aware it's a lie and that no harm can come from it. He takes Tony's hands and lifts them from his neck, but steals one last peck before he goes to pull on his uniform (gross, probably, though he cleans it often). ]
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You're also self-aware.
[ This started off as a joke, really, but now it's all in good fun and he catches himself wondering what happens when this assignment is over and they go back to being strangers. He worries his thumbs at Tony's sides, so close to him feeling like this is something they do everyday. ]
And of course I trust you alone with our son; it's part of the assignment.
You're also the smartest kid on the East Coast, right? You'll think of something.
[ He looks at his watch and then untangles himself from Tony's arms. ]
Practice is starting. I'll be a star someday, get you a real ring, take you on a honeymoon. Don't forget it, darling.
[ He smiles so big and genuine that it's somewhat awkward, since he's otherwise not a good liar at all. Something about this is different, maybe because they're both aware it's a lie and that no harm can come from it. He takes Tony's hands and lifts them from his neck, but steals one last peck before he goes to pull on his uniform (gross, probably, though he cleans it often). ]