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The market is, objectively speaking, a miserable place. Precious few of the merchandise are happy to be there, nude and bound and collared - sometimes even caged - free for every prospective customer to examine. Few of the customers are happy either. Prices are high, and the press of so many bodies create a stifling atmosphere.
All in all, it is exactly what Jade had expected. He strolls leisurely through the market, not particularly bothered by what is going on around him. It was one of the reasons he had been chosen for this assignment. Today is his first day at the market; he's meant to speak with the vendors, make connections, and walk away with a cheap but handy acquisition.
He's working on the last part now. It's surprisingly difficult to find someone useful and docile, but still with some spirit left - he does not trust the older slaves who are complacent with the system.
It's during his second time looping through the market that someone catches his eye - for all the wrong reasons. He stops, stares at the familiar figure in front of him, an uncharacteristically surprised expression flashing over his face.
Then he's smiling again. He's still unsure if this is a good turn of events, but perhaps he could use this to his advantage.
"My my, I didn't expect to see you here."
All in all, it is exactly what Jade had expected. He strolls leisurely through the market, not particularly bothered by what is going on around him. It was one of the reasons he had been chosen for this assignment. Today is his first day at the market; he's meant to speak with the vendors, make connections, and walk away with a cheap but handy acquisition.
He's working on the last part now. It's surprisingly difficult to find someone useful and docile, but still with some spirit left - he does not trust the older slaves who are complacent with the system.
It's during his second time looping through the market that someone catches his eye - for all the wrong reasons. He stops, stares at the familiar figure in front of him, an uncharacteristically surprised expression flashing over his face.
Then he's smiling again. He's still unsure if this is a good turn of events, but perhaps he could use this to his advantage.
"My my, I didn't expect to see you here."
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He nods, then shoves his face into the back rest. This isn't normal. Rough sex, sleep, sneaking away and nurturing the bruises, that's normal. Not this, whatever it is, this strange awareness of his body and mind's needs.
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"I'm disappointed in you," he murmurs. He had originally planned on using a more gentle approach, but he doesn't want to encourage Shinjirou's recalcitrance.
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There's no good reason for this. Kidnapped and then sold against his will. What Jade thinks of him shouldn't affect him at all. But his approval is so good, so soothing and he wants to learn how to get it constantly. It's ridiculous. And then he's laughing again. "I'm sorry."
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"Look at me," he commands. He hadn't known how to approach this at first, if he should try to be coaxing and gentle. In the end, he had decided to settle with what he knows best: brutal honesty. "What have you done wrong?"
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Shinjirou is aware he shouldn't hesitate, yet he does. Slowly he pulls his hand down and raises his eyes up to Jade's. He can't read his face at all. It's admirable, how guarded Jade's expression is almost all the time. If only he could say the same about himself, but he's pretty sure he's flushed and his eyes are reddened. Embarrassing.
Swallowing hard, he tries to put all his mistakes into a coherent string of words. "I didn't behave properly. I spoke when you had told me not to. I made demands. I should have been quiet and attentive and I wasn't." There's a giggle bubbling in his sore throat. He bites his tongue. It's not funny, he doesn't know why he can't stop laughing and he's absolutely certain it's against Jade's unspoken rules.
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"That's all true." He is stern, unforgiving, even though he knows Shinjirou must be emotionally exhausted. All the better to discipline him now, when he's at his most malleable. "But that's not your most grievous mistake."
He doesn't think Shinjirou would be able to guess correctly, so he spares him the humiliation of trying and failing. "You lied at the beginning, didn't you? You tried to pretend you were something you weren't. But you failed to carry that deception through to the end." He runs his hand along Shinjirou's belly, palming firmly at it. "You'll have to do better than that."
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But no, it isn't. His eyes widen. It's not what he expected, at all. "I ... should have been more convincing? I can do that, I can learn, I will practice pretending." The words tumble out, voice so scratchy it shouldn't be a surprise that his babbling leads to a small coughing fit.
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"I'm glad to hear it." It's for Shinjirou's own sake as well, but Jade doesn't feel the need to mention how one of the ways he keeps himself in check is by imitating better people, pretending he's one of them. It's far too personal.
Since Shinjirou doesn't seem to have any problems with accepting what he's saying, Jade leaves the lecture at that.
"Now then," he stands up again, tucking his hands into his pockets. "Do you want to get cleaned up? I have a bath ready for you."
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A bath sounds too good to be true. He sits up, carefully pushing himself up. Moving stings and he can feel the come inside of him follow the pull of gravity. He'll make a mess if he doesn't get up quickly. When he tries, he wobbles at first, using the couch for support. He'd like to hold onto Jade; he doesn't want to be left alone again. Even if it's for punishment.
But hot water is already more than he deserves and he's just said it himself: Making demands is a mistake. He mustn't repeat mistakes, not so soon after admitting to it. So he staggers over to the bathroom by himself. "Where will you be?" He looks over his shoulder, still hopeful.
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That, and positive reinforcement is important. On the whole, Shinjirou had performed well tonight, and he's already trying to make up for his previous mistakes. Jade can appreciate that.
"I believe I'll be joining you." He begins to stride forward, his steps languid. "Go ahead without me, though. I'd hate for you to drip all over the floor." And he looks terribly unsteady on his feet.
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He dives underwater for a moment, holding his breath. When he comes back up, he combs through his wet hair, glancing at the door. He's waiting, not moving an inch. The desire to be with someone after sex is the exact opposite of what he's used to. On the other hand, it may be for the best. A desire to run may be more dangerous than anything else.
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"It'll be a little cramped with both of us in there." He starts undoing the buttons on his shirt, not at all self-conscious. "I hope you won't mind."
The shirt is shrugged off and placed onto the counter as well, along with his undershirt. For someone who likes to appear as a simple businessman, a surprising number of scars lace Jade's torso. In particular, there's one that stretches from his right shoulder to his chest. The first time Shinjirou had seen it, he had already been completely drunk, and Jade had counted on him to forget. But now that they're living together, Jade sees little reason to hide it.
Not that he gives Shinjirou much time to look; he bends down to remove his pants almost immediately. Once they're placed on the counter, he steps into the bathtub, sinking down to sit behind Shinjirou.
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Frowning at the sight of the scar, he shifts to make room for Jade. He leans back uncertainly, reaching for a bar of soap. He's supposed to clean himself, not ask any questions which he, admittedly, is doing far too often. There are so many unanswered ones and they're piling up by the minute.
The fresh bruises make him flinch when he rubs the soap into his skin. The scratches are worse. And then the disgusting feeling when the guest's come leaks out of him into the water, in a steady stream. He closes his legs, so that at least Jade won't have to see.
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He doesn't think he'll do this often, but just for tonight, he can treat Shinjirou. Some of those scratches look rather nasty. Shinjirou's probably had worse, but better safe than sorry. Jade is under no delusions. It's because of him that Shinjirou was marked up in that manner - it's his responsibility to tend to him, make sure he's alright.
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With the soap no longer in his possession, he guesses it's extra pointless to be shy about the mess between his legs. He spreads them, wrinkling his nose at the sticky come on top of too many dark bruises. "I look blotchy."
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"I'll help you apply some cream to it later, but you'll have to do it on your own next time." Thighs done, he moves onto Shinjirou's chest, all but draping over his shoulder in order to see what he's doing. "It's a good thing this isn't a bad look for you. There are plenty of people who'll enjoy it." And even more who won't care at all, as long as they have a warm body stretched out for their use.
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"Yes," he says and leans back, trying to at least not be complicated to clean. Cream sounds wonderful. Everything stings and ... he wouldn't mind, if the when and how he has sex were still under his control. He figures he'll have to take better care of his body from now on. Especially if more of Jade's guests are like this one.
He wants to know, badly, if that is the case. On the other hand, he doesn't want to jinx it. He's made mistakes and that Jade's this nice to him anyway? Not something he should expect to be granted again. Quietly, he agrees: "I'm glad it won't be a problem."
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"I don't think I'll be renting you out for a few days anyway." He's always been good at setting aside irrelevant thoughts, and this situation is no exception. He is brisk; businesslike. "Unless you want me to find someone for you? Be honest."
The correct answer would, of course, be that he'll like whichever option Jade decides to pick for him. But in this case, Jade is genuinely curious about his preferences, even if he has to wonder if there's any point in asking him while he's still in such a needy state.
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Be honest, that's an order. Isn't it? "No. If you need me to spread my legs again, I will do it, but I -- I think maybe I should learn to be better first?" He's trying his best to make himself sound willing for whatever Jade decides in the end. He fears the uncertainty in his voice will give him away: if he has to endure this kind of thing again too soon, he's afraid he'll freak out, that his body isn't going to be able to take it after all.
"I don't know anything about this." He lowers his head, hugging himself. "I don't know any rules or, or customs and stuff. It's pretty obvious, right? And that sucks for you, I guess."
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"Alright," he says neutrally, not bothering to contradict Shinjirou's assessment of himself. He had already praised him once, earlier that night. If Shinjirou doesn't remember it, or wants to do even better, he's not about to dissuade him.
With Shinjirou's back done, Jade finally turns his attention to his hips, where the worst of the scratches are present. He takes extra care as he soaps up the area, working slowly, and leaving himself open for Shinjirou to slump back against.
"Did you enjoy yourself tonight?" He asks suddenly, not missing a beat in his work.
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Shoulders hunched, Shinjirou glances up at him. It'd be easier to admit if they'd just be talking about sex. But what he enjoyed was being used for sex. He squirms, despite Jade's caution. The scratches haven't started to close up yet and the soap burns worse for it. "... yes, I did. It felt -- really good." He can't imagine the other slaves at the market being into any of what had happened to him. He was kicking the kidnappers when they tried to examine him; they just started crying for their mommy.
At the moment he can't say he feels like he's better than them. His mind is focused on hold me and he'd like to hit himself for that. His hands curl into fists below the water. He'll loathe himself in a few hours.
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Jade lays a quelling hand on the left fist, wrapping his fingers lazily around it and squeezing. What had caused the tension? He doesn't think Shinjirou is lying, so what is he anxious over?
Nothing to do but try coax it out of him. It could be important.
"Which part? I want to hear you describe it." A note of command had entered his voice again.
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"I wasn't important, I didn't have to think about anything. You didn't care, both of you didn't, you didn't treat me like a lover or a one-night stand, I could -- just relax and listen and follow your orders." His throat feels tight and he doesn't speak for a moment, lowering his eyes and breathing too harshly. "And it fucking hurt, but that was good too. I need to be told and I need to be hurt."
He knows all that. Maybe he's known it for a long time even. Stating it plainly, it's not just a vague idea anymore. That's what he is. "Fuck." He exhales slowly, voice shaking. "Fuck."
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Not that he sees why Shinjirou needs the support. He's not saying anything that deserves condemnation.
"You seem to exhibit some characteristics of a submissive," he observes. He's not involved with the community, and it's not the sort of lifestyle he has an interest in (although he supposes he's practicing it now, in a twisted sort of way), but he's heard about it from some of his associates. "It's- "
Normal, he almost says, but his goal here isn't to reassure Shinjirou. It's to tie him closer.
Smoothly, Jade continues, almost as if he hadn't interrupted himself. "It's very much a deviant lifestyle, I'm afraid." Which isn't exactly a lie. "But for our purposes, it might be an advantage. Thank you for telling me."
He's doing the logical thing here; why does he feel guilty?
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"Submissive." The word leaves an odd taste in his mouth. He's contrary, too often. No is a lot easier to say than yes, for him. But ... the thrill, the sick arousal in his gut when he let go and, yeah, submitted to the two men, let Jade's guest decide whether he was tight or loose. He flushes, looking up at Jade, tightening the grip on his hand. "You're going to use that against me, aren't you."
He turns his upper body around to face him properly. "I don't care. Do it. Shit, I'm going to get off on it, probably." Careful here, he thinks, or he'll suffer another fit of laughter. When it still really isn't fucking funny. "Anything else you wanna know about sex and me? Maybe there's more advantages for you."
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