Not a particularly useful lesson for you. "Don't misbehave or we'll hurt you." I don't know about you, but that always makes me want to misbehave more just to show them I'm not cowed and they can't control me.
[He paces restlessly a few steps then walks up to Jacob and rests his hand lightly on his cheek. He's not entirely sure if it's because he thinks Jacob needs more gentleness in his life or if this is him, misbehaving. Showing he's not cowed. Maybe both at the same time.]
But I'm not a violent person, on the whole. Vindictive, yes, violent, no. And I don't want you hurt.
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Date: 2024-07-17 03:46 am (UTC)[He paces restlessly a few steps then walks up to Jacob and rests his hand lightly on his cheek. He's not entirely sure if it's because he thinks Jacob needs more gentleness in his life or if this is him, misbehaving. Showing he's not cowed. Maybe both at the same time.]
But I'm not a violent person, on the whole. Vindictive, yes, violent, no. And I don't want you hurt.