RS/A man in uniform

[thegentlemanthug]

An uneasy truce develops between Drake and Reid, until the Inspector seems to forget the incident and subject them to his usual moods.

So when Drake is called to the Inspector's office, he has no idea what to expect.

"The incident with the jail cells," Reid begins.

"Sir." Drake's voice holds a warning note. He had hoped it had gone away for good.

"It seems you conduct did not go unnoticed."

Drake's jaw tenses. "Inspector, I can-"

"You're being given a commendation. For exemplary conduct. I suggest you find your uniform, Sergeant. There will be a fête outside the station this evening. I expect a couple of Parliamentary members at the very least."

In a daze, Drake exits the office and almost walks straight past his lover in his shock.

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[thegentlemanthug]

Bennet aches at the loss, his body already starting to feel his lover's hard use of his old bones.

"I'm acting like your patron now, am I?"

[thirstforvice]

Matthew laughs, closing his eyes as he settles into his lover's side.

"That'd suggest I was some penniless reliant."

[thegentlemanthug]

"Only a kept boy," Bennet says, preferring his words direct.

[thirstforvice]

Matthew is fast drifting off to sleep at Bennet's side.

"If that's what you want to call me, darlin'."