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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 16h

—you could imagine. It’s— it’s crazy. What you’re feelin’ right now is nothin’ to what I feel.

(Mark was moments away from saying Rip absolutely had to try it. It was still about to spill out of his mouth.)

Felt great in my hands. Can’t even explain this.

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 16h

It feels— It feels…

(Mark trailed off, mind short circuiting, refusing to let himself come up with any proper description to even begin to say how he felt. He forced himself to slow down to a surprisingly slow pace for anyone, quite literally feeling like torture to Mark.)

It feels better than—

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 16h

—professional store.)

I… well— yes and no. He was an extremely complicated person.

(And well, Mark’s life had definitely been easier without him around.)

I… wow. Um— I don’t know. Don’t you think it’s a little um… decretive?

ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 16h

He did dress sharp. Made the girls like him an awful lot. A whole lot more than me and the rest of our friends.

(Second hand stores were where it was at as far as Mark was concerned. Cheaper things and less security. It was always easier to pull something over on a mom and pop shop than an actual—

ʳⁱᵖ @webofecstasy.bsky.social · 16h

That Simon fella had the right idea. I can't say anything good about the way he executed those ideas, though.
( Rip had never been to a second hand store in his entire life and had no plans of ever visiting one. Why would he when he had all this money he could spend on brand new stuff? ) >

ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

You sound like my friend, Simon. Always sayin’ things about how the suit makes the man and all that shit. I’ve never gotten it. Never understood it. Maybe that’s why I haven’t gotten that far in life. Who knows?

(Mark paused his speaking, not entirely sure what he was trying to say. Maybe he—

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 16h

Too late. You have proof now.

(Mark’s smile was almost mischievous. Almost teasing. It was all in good fun, but Mark just couldn’t help himself.)

Yeah, I don’t mind stayin’ and waitin’ until in the mornin’. Especially if it means I have an actual house to sleep in.

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

—we’re completely shed, underwear more than eagerly being taken off also.)

Directly against the rock? If it felt that way on my hands…

(What was Mark on about? Even he didn’t know. Especially since he was already eagerly pressing himself against said rock, a moan slipping out almost immediately.)

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

(Mark met Rip’s eyes for the time being, mind rushing to connect everything that was being said. It felt voyeuristic, but Mark was already unbuttoning his pants. For a moment, he considered just pulling down his pants far enough to get his cock out, but no, that wasn’t exposing enough. Soon, they—

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

—I understand what you mean, it’s just hard for me to care sometimes.

ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

—never really knew what he was trying to say.)

He wasn’t like you. Stole almost all of his suits second hand from charity shops. They were all nice though, maybe five years ago when they were in season.

(At least the thought of that made Mark smile, even though there wasn’t much power behind it.)—

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

You sound like my friend, Simon. Always sayin’ things about how the suit makes the man and all that shit. I’ve never gotten it. Never understood it. Maybe that’s why I haven’t gotten that far in life. Who knows?

(Mark paused his speaking, not entirely sure what he was trying to say. Maybe he—

ʳⁱᵖ @webofecstasy.bsky.social · 1d

( Arm resting around Mark's shoulders, Rip guided him inside. )
You're missing the point, Mark. This is an investment. A time investment and an investment for all your future interactions with someone.>

ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

Three stores?

(Mark knew he said that way too loudly, but that sounded like a nearly unbelievable amount of shopping to him.)

And you like to do this?? Because you think it’s fun?

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

—fascinating person.)

Depends. What sort of work would I be doin’?

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

—didn’t think you were interestin’, I wouldn’t be standin’ here talkin’ to you. We’ve already done more than just get high and have sex. We’ve had conversations. Real ones. Isn’t that proof enough that I find you interestin’?

(Strangely enough, Mark meant it. He really did think that Rip was a—

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

I’ll tell you the truth. The total truth. I did wanna come here for the free drugs and the free food, but I did think you were interestin’ from the start.

(Mark paused, seemingly just to grab another one of the mozzarella bites, but it was also just a good opportunity to think to himself.)

If I—

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

—around whatever they had found and finish the job. Thankfully, he was a too clear headed for that.)

I… I don’t know if I should. I feel perfectly good and healthy. Just— just like if I don’t get off or at least touch myself soon, I’ll be in misery

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

If it’s not a sex toy then I don’t what it could possibly be used for, unless they respond to stimulations like this totally differently than I do. I highly doubt that though. This wouldn’t work so perfectly if they were that different.

(Mark practically wanted to whine. To wrap his hands back—

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

Three stores?

(Mark knew he said that way too loudly, but that sounded like a nearly unbelievable amount of shopping to him.)

And you like to do this?? Because you think it’s fun?

ʳⁱᵖ @webofecstasy.bsky.social · 1d

Let me introduce you then.
( Rip parked the car then hopped out enthusiastically. He pocketed his keys and headed for the front door. )
Move it, sweetheart. We've got three more stores to get to before sunset.

ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

I have no earthly idea what this is…

(Mark mostly mumbled under his breath, eyes scanning the name of the store and where they currently were.)

But it looks expensive.

ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

—had sex with him first, but no, he wasn’t that vain.)

You’re awful interestin’ too. That’s one of the main reasons I even showed up.

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

(Mark didn’t know how to respond. He quickly wanted to change the subject or tell a joke to make light of the situation. He was never the most interesting person around.)

I… well—

(Nothing came out. He considered saying something about obviously being the most interesting person because Rip had—

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

—know what to say! It’s had to fuckin’ think.

(Apparently he could think clearly enough to complain, but that was taking a surprising amount of effort. Instead, it would have been much easier to just grab himself through his pants or something. Anything. To take this sudden edge off.)

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

—Mark had attempted to pull together his best clearly upset and angry face, but it was difficult to actually pull it off with a suspiciously flushed face and a clearly wavering constitution.)

You’ve given me some sort of fucked up alien viagra or aphrodisiac or somethin’! I—I… I apparently don’t—

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

(The moment Mark had noticed the glowing pulsation, he had intentionally held on more tightly in an attempt to see if he could feel any sort of physical difference within the object. Maybe there was something different, but suddenly, it felt almost impossible for Mark to properly focus on that.—

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

I have no earthly idea what this is…

(Mark mostly mumbled under his breath, eyes scanning the name of the store and where they currently were.)

But it looks expensive.

ʳⁱᵖ @webofecstasy.bsky.social · 2d

( Happy with Mark's compliant attitude, Rip drove on with a permanent smile plastered on his face. They made their first stop at a Tom Ford store. )
Let's see what we can find here.

ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 2d

Good. I don’t think I could ever convince myself to like dull clothes.

(Well, when he was mostly sober, at least. Fucked up Mark didn’t care enough about fashion.)

ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 1d

I’m not tryin’ to hide. I’m tryin’ to have a small impact on the world around me.

(Mark smiled, but it was true. As far as he was concerned, he was happy with most people not knowing a thing about him.)

You know the wheels they let mice run on to entertain themselves? I wouldn’t mind one of those.

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 2d

—been made by somethin’ intelligent. If it was made by somethin’ intelligent, then we’re not alone and well… those somethin’ intelligents probably made this for a reason. Probably like humans. Either as a joke, fertility symbol or well, uh— a masturbatory aide.

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ʀᴇɴᴛʙᴏʏ @skagb0y.bsky.social · 2d

—of those rocks you see pictures of that’s suspiciously dick shaped.

(Almost hesitantly, Mark made sure he got a good feel of it. Hands skimming along the stone, it sure didn’t look or feel dangerous. It felt strangely normal, in all honesty.)

If it’s not naturally occurrin’, then that means it’s—

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