While Jack wouldn't fight Gabriel to relax, he would do what he could to make the gorgon too comfortable to actually resist. It was a tactic that his ma had used on him and his siblings to get them to settle in for quiet time. Sometimes his pa would double-team with an outrageous story that captivated attention. As an adult, he figured he simply needed to be more creative to keep Gabriel settled and relaxed enough to heal.
"You probably aren't used to receiving unsolicited help," he murmured as his fingers stroked higher and higher on that tail hooked on his hip. "But as painful as sitting still is, it is better in the long run. We have to let the hunting parties scour the area and then move on."
He was still enjoying the warmth of the sun. "I'll wait a little while longer, assuming you're still comfortable here?"
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Date: 2020-09-05 06:57 pm (UTC)"You probably aren't used to receiving unsolicited help," he murmured as his fingers stroked higher and higher on that tail hooked on his hip. "But as painful as sitting still is, it is better in the long run. We have to let the hunting parties scour the area and then move on."
He was still enjoying the warmth of the sun. "I'll wait a little while longer, assuming you're still comfortable here?"