「生と死の隙間」

Eric had a feeling he’d say something like that. He grinned and got to his feet, “A’righ’, then. Ye go’ all the paperwork on the guy we’re reapin’? Should have been dropped on yer desk this mornin’.” 

"I do." Rising to his feet, Alan plucked up the file sitting at the side of his desk, opening it up. "It says here that his time of death will be within the next hour or so, so we better leave quickly."

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"Good man." Eric reached out to clasp his shoulder, and despite his jovial tone sternness gleamed in his eyes. He wouldn’t be backing down. "Jus’ c’mon an’ find me when yer ready tae ge’ goin’."  It was just barely beyond noon. They’d need to leave within the hour for sure. 

Although Alan accepted Eric's warmhearted gesture without any fuss, he was still somewhat reluctant about the situation at hand. Once -- just once -- he wanted to show the other that he was capable of working on his own. However, Eric had a point: there was no point in arguing. Glancing up at his lover, Alan offered a small smile. "Actually, I finished what I needed to do, so... I'm ready when you are."

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Eric glanced toward a few passing juniors, then glanced back at him. This wasn’t the place to have this conversation. But if he knew Alan well enough, he was sure that trying to put an end to it would only distress him further. Or so he thought. “… I’m no’ askin’ tae go tae bed. If yer goin’, then fine — ‘m goin’ as well. An’ dinnae bother arguin’ now. I already go’ the okay.” 

"Wh--...?!" It took every ounce of willpower in Alan's body to keep from retaliating too loudly. The last thing he needed was to call unnecessary attention to himself and Eric both. However, it was clear in his expression and his tone that he was frustrated. Resting his hands on the edge of his desk, he heaved a defeated sigh. "... Fine... but you're going to have to let me work on my own eventually."

Eric cursed inwardly. He should have known it wouldn’t be so easy. Alan’s stubborn attitude always surprised him, and it really shouldn’t have. Knowing that the consequences would be far worse if he didn’t, Eric resigned to come clean. He chuckled softly, gaze warm on the his lover. ” … Ye catch on fast, dinnae ye?” 

"Well, you're not always the best liar." The corners of Alan's lips curved into a small smile, reciprocating his lover's warmth. However, his smile soon faded. "... I already know why you're doing this, and I understand... but I can't miss work. You know I hate lying around in bed all the time."