darker_london | (Reply)

Something in the way Cai stammered to explain himself calmed Danny's upset. "Cai," he said, his voice much more gentle this time. "Cai, it's okay. I love you. And look...I'll try to stop punishing myself," he said, switching back to the topic at hand anyway, so Cai doesn't feel pressured or guilty any more, "but I can't promise anything. Which is why I told you guys. I've been starving myself on purpose because I honestly hated that I let the bastard get to me. I've got the damn tube in now so there's not a lot of chance I'll get away with it now, but- I'm kind of sneaky? I just- I'd appreciate it if you watched me? Uhm. Just sort of...gently remind me punishing myself isn't necessary. B-because captive Danny doesn't exist any more, right?"