FIX
( FIX ) fixing or straightening my mine’s clothes.
it would be a lie to say that richtofen doesn’t flinch away from nikolai’s touch but can he really be blamed ? it has been so, so long since anyone has willingly come near him and there are so many people who want nothing more than to punch him in the face. hell, he’s sure a much younger version of himself might punch him in the face too, if they ever met.
he glances down at nikolai’s deft fingers as they straighten his collar and tie and he’s left with the distinct feeling that this is intimate in a way he really isn’t used to ———— when on earth did that happen ? or, perhaps he is a starved, licentious man who’s been too focused on his work to consider his wants. somehow, he doesn’t know. it scares him.
surely, it is nothing. he’s reading far too much into it considering it would seem that nikolai barely tolerates his company. and yet, here he is ————- here they are, and richtofen tilts his head, looking at nikolai ( and taking his hands before the man can protest. they look so very cold. )
❝ you REALLY should wear gloves, schatz. ❞ there’s a coy smile on his lips, but he is not a man who speaks without backing his words with actions. he compares nikolai’s hands to his and then he lets go, taking his gloves off. ( lord, it is freezing. ) ❝ HAVE MINE. i have another pair. ❞ the doctor does not, in fact, have another pair. but given that he’s had to scavenge for survival over the past few years, he’s sure he’ll find some soon enough if he looks in the right places.










