by Basil Benson » Thu Jan 30, 2020 6:19 pm
Basil is....." He paused, trying to decide a proper word that wasn't too harsh. "Mercurial."
"That's a fancy way'a sayin' he's a fickle lil' shite."
Howard's sour expression at the back of his brother's head was not even slightly hidden.
"He's a bit of an emotional mirror. He has a tendency to reflect what the people project at him. That's why he can sit there through a long, drawn out religious meal acting all pious and reserved on his grandmother's time, then immediately shove his tongue down your throat in her driveway when he's on yours.
If he is 'perfect' with you, perhaps he is projecting your behavior back to you.
Regardless, because of his nature, what the boy needs is stability. To some extent I think he knows that..... Actually, maybe that's why he does as he does.... behind closed doors.... "
Howard paused in thought, then shook it off because it really wasn't something he wanted to dwell on.
"Anyways, if you find a way to provide that stability, I'm certain that he would never feel taken advantage of. And provided he isn't being outright abused.... Isn't it his call whether or not he is being taken advantage of?"