"I am." Forcing his face deeper into the crook of Jade's neck, he arches first away from the touch, then pushes back into it. There's pain, yes, and putting pressure on the sensitive, irritated skin sends electric shocks through his nerves and no, it isn't pleasant, but. "It's ... good. It clears my mind. Just a perversion on legs, huh."

"I don't care." His voice is quiet, but no less raspy. "You make me useful. So I'm not damaged, not with you."