It's still wrong, Alois. It's wrong to hurt something that can't fight back, to make it afraid and cause it pain. No matter what, it's wrong.
[Since Luca doesn't show any special love of birds, Al assumes the 'he' is someone he doesn't know. But it's the fear of hurting Luca that pulls Al up short. Right now, that's his worst fear. Alois continuing the cycle of abuse. Luca trusts and loves him so much, he'd be less likely to let on if something happened.]
Are you afraid of that?
[He sits, wrapping his arms around his legs. His voice is soft, still.]
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Date: 2012-10-18 05:57 pm (UTC)[Since Luca doesn't show any special love of birds, Al assumes the 'he' is someone he doesn't know. But it's the fear of hurting Luca that pulls Al up short. Right now, that's his worst fear. Alois continuing the cycle of abuse. Luca trusts and loves him so much, he'd be less likely to let on if something happened.]
Are you afraid of that?
[He sits, wrapping his arms around his legs. His voice is soft, still.]
Of hurting Luca?