When love became an act of defiance

[prohibitions]

I hear your heart beating in your chest
The world slows 'till there's nothing left
Skyscrapers look on like great, unblinking giants

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[corcotta]

[ Ah. He didn't mean to grab Olivia's attention when he came back to his station, knowing just how important a service dog's duty was when they were working, he guesses it couldn't be helped though. She was a really pretty dog and not a breed he's seen be used for a service dog before.

Jonathan's attention is quickly turned to Cain once the other looks up at him, perhaps he stares a little too long but there was something oddly familiar about those green eyes the more he looks into them, almost tempted to count the countless freckles. He was working and he couldn't allow himself to be too distracted besides... that would be a tad strange.

He smiles in return and gives Cain a little wave, returning to the chocolates he was decorating.

It wasn't long after that the owners finally came downstairs, going about some last minute plating and checking to make sure everything was ready. Having famous parents and majority of his family in some sort of limelight, he knows what to say and what not to if he's asked anything or simply blend in with the scenery.

Which is where he stands after he's pried away from his station again, only to be told what to do. Be introduced then stand at the display table until addressed otherwise. Boring work but necessary. So when the owners open the door for the staff working on the article when they arrive, they introduce themselves then Jonathan and his coworker.

He shakes hands with everyone until he reaches Cain's and that hesitation returns. Unable to place the intense familiarity as his hand touches the other's. Like he's held his hand before, noticing how it fit so perfectly in his own. How cold his hand was. Jonathan has to pry away his attention when his name is called and he gives the other an apologetic smile before he's standing next to the table, out of the way. ]

[prohibitions]

[There's a few others that join. The interviewers and some other staff. A translator who interacts with Cain immediately.

After the initial handshakes, mostly everyone seems to congregate and talk, except for Cain. The translator and him interact for a moment; hands moving in patterns and quickly before Cain walks away from the group to look at the displays and taking photos.

The interview goes without a hitch and morning quickly turns into afternoon before they decide to take a break for lunch.

While mostly everyone stays inside as they chat, Cain could be found back outside with his dog as he goes through photos on his camera. There's a few whispers among the staff about how odd Cain was. Some snide jokes about not needing to whisper because he can't hear them anyways. A frown from the translator, but not saying anything about it. Cain, left alone to his own devices as he absentmindedly pet Olivia; the dog resting her head on his leg as she stared at anyone who passed by.]

[corcotta]

[ Jonathan picks out a set of desserts and a dog treat from their respective cases, ones that he'll pay for later, before he walks over to the translator to ask if they could help him talk to Cain. The comment that the other members of staff make doesn't go unnoticed by him and he simply smiles and makes a politely hostile comment in return about how they shouldn't speak about the other in such a way.

Ill-mannered comments on someone else's behalf was something he wouldn't stand for. He passes one of the desserts in his hands over to the translator to have as a thank you for their hard work once they get closer to the door before heading outside.

He tried not to startle Cain or his dog with their sudden appearance but he stands in front of the other before kneeling down. ]

I wasn't sure what you'd like but I brought these for you and your dog for all your hard work.

[ He says with a smile as he holds out the remaining dessert and the dog treat out towards the other. ]

[prohibitions]

[There's a quiet thank you from the translator as they walk out to where Cain was keeping himself thoroughly occupied with Olivia. Olivia immediately is alerted and turns her attention to the pair that leave the building. Cain picks up her change in demeanor and turns his head to look up at them. He looks at Jonathan before glancing at the translator for a moment.

He reaches out to take the dessert and treat with a quiet thank you.

Cain turns his attention back to Olivia who suddenly sits upright and completely still. Very carefully, Cain places the treat on her snout. Olivia stares at it intently but doesn't move an inch. Cain even makes her shake his hand before he lets her eat it.

He finally turns back to the two. The translator signs a few things before she heads back inside. He finally looks at the other.] I can read lips. [Cain's voice comes out surprisingly even for someone who can't hear himself. It's even, but very soft.] I'm fond of any sweets, so there isn't many things I don't like to eat.