Loving Deviant
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to share your time with.
The insult infuriated him. Shes not substandard.
His mother advanced until she had to tilt her head to keep meeting his gaze. You arent considering breeding offspring with this Earther, are you? It would be irresponsible and incomprehensible to burden your children with not only your flaws, but hers as well!
He identified the familiar stabbing sensation inside his chest as bitterness. Do you regret birthing me? Would you have terminated the pregnancy if youd known the drug you took to help you conceive would affect my appearance?
The seconds she took to answer were revealing to Deviant. He clenched his teeth, the pain an old wound.
Those are your words, she stated calmly, backing away.
That doesnt make them any less true. I apologize for being a disappointment. He didnt bother hiding the snide tone. It must be so difficult for you.
She spun and crossed the room to her desk, taking a seat. I dont have time for your insolence. Get rid of the Earther and be at Doranias residence at six this evening. Shell be expecting you. Ill transmit the address.
Dont bother. I wont go.
Her blue gaze lifted to shoot him an infuriated look. You will make that meeting and be on your best behavior to complement our family name! Dont disgrace me, Deviant.
You mean more than I already have by not appearing more to your liking?
She rose up. Dont speak to me in that tone again. My patience with you wears thin!
We have something in common. Dont order me to give Venice away or ask me to pretend interest in one of your friends when none is present.
You should be appreciative Dorania would even consider you for her fourth. And stop mentioning that Earther! I am trying to forget her existence altogether. It was an embarrassment being told my son burdened our society with another one of them.
Venice isnt a burden.
Dorania will expect you at six sharp. Dont be late.
Why should I have to pretend Im grateful for joining a family unit with one of your friends when that isnt what I want? Dorania is contracted with three males already. The only gratitude I feel is because the female who shares my bed only wants me.
Bazelle sat down hard. You are having intercourse with her. I suspected as much.
Its more than that. Your term implies a lack of intimacy or feeling.
Im contacting Mavo.
Leave my father out of this.
She ignored his demand and touched the pad on her desk. She glared at him during the silent transmission, until whatever shed relayed ended and she shifted her hand away from the device. Hes on his way.
Why bother? He cant talk me into making that meeting either.
Youll do as youre ordered, Deviant! You need to assimilate into proper cyborg society at some point. Thats fitting for your station in life as my son.
Perhaps you shouldnt have labeled me with my name if thats what you expected.
Her expression revealed her growing anger. Im going to request you no longer leave Garden on those space missions. I believe the males you associate with are compromising your integrity. And Ill demand the Earther be immediately removed from your household. She is a bad influence. Im contacting security to go there. Theyll find a use for her. Perhaps she could work with the cleaning staff.
Im no longer a child. Dont interfere with my life. He advanced, curling his hands into fists. I wont abide your threats. Venice stays where she is, and Ill be assigned to any duties I wish. He halted on the other side of her desk. I would not recommend you placing your palm on that communications device and speaking her name in any context. Do you understand? Venice belongs to me, and neither you nor anyone else has the right to take her from my household. It would be a grave mistake for anyone who attempted it. Id fight them with deadly force.
Her mouth parted and her eyes widened. Deviant, do you hear your words?
I mean every one of them. Venice stays with me, and I dont give a fuck if you are embarrassed by that or not. Youll learn the real definition of shame by my actions if you continue to make your threats. I spoke to the council this morning. She belongs to me. They were fine with our verbal contract. You have no right to interfere.
The council has already spoken to you? She paled.
Yes.
They called you into chambers over your Earther already? She reached up and touched her
The insult infuriated him. Shes not substandard.
His mother advanced until she had to tilt her head to keep meeting his gaze. You arent considering breeding offspring with this Earther, are you? It would be irresponsible and incomprehensible to burden your children with not only your flaws, but hers as well!
He identified the familiar stabbing sensation inside his chest as bitterness. Do you regret birthing me? Would you have terminated the pregnancy if youd known the drug you took to help you conceive would affect my appearance?
The seconds she took to answer were revealing to Deviant. He clenched his teeth, the pain an old wound.
Those are your words, she stated calmly, backing away.
That doesnt make them any less true. I apologize for being a disappointment. He didnt bother hiding the snide tone. It must be so difficult for you.
She spun and crossed the room to her desk, taking a seat. I dont have time for your insolence. Get rid of the Earther and be at Doranias residence at six this evening. Shell be expecting you. Ill transmit the address.
Dont bother. I wont go.
Her blue gaze lifted to shoot him an infuriated look. You will make that meeting and be on your best behavior to complement our family name! Dont disgrace me, Deviant.
You mean more than I already have by not appearing more to your liking?
She rose up. Dont speak to me in that tone again. My patience with you wears thin!
We have something in common. Dont order me to give Venice away or ask me to pretend interest in one of your friends when none is present.
You should be appreciative Dorania would even consider you for her fourth. And stop mentioning that Earther! I am trying to forget her existence altogether. It was an embarrassment being told my son burdened our society with another one of them.
Venice isnt a burden.
Dorania will expect you at six sharp. Dont be late.
Why should I have to pretend Im grateful for joining a family unit with one of your friends when that isnt what I want? Dorania is contracted with three males already. The only gratitude I feel is because the female who shares my bed only wants me.
Bazelle sat down hard. You are having intercourse with her. I suspected as much.
Its more than that. Your term implies a lack of intimacy or feeling.
Im contacting Mavo.
Leave my father out of this.
She ignored his demand and touched the pad on her desk. She glared at him during the silent transmission, until whatever shed relayed ended and she shifted her hand away from the device. Hes on his way.
Why bother? He cant talk me into making that meeting either.
Youll do as youre ordered, Deviant! You need to assimilate into proper cyborg society at some point. Thats fitting for your station in life as my son.
Perhaps you shouldnt have labeled me with my name if thats what you expected.
Her expression revealed her growing anger. Im going to request you no longer leave Garden on those space missions. I believe the males you associate with are compromising your integrity. And Ill demand the Earther be immediately removed from your household. She is a bad influence. Im contacting security to go there. Theyll find a use for her. Perhaps she could work with the cleaning staff.
Im no longer a child. Dont interfere with my life. He advanced, curling his hands into fists. I wont abide your threats. Venice stays where she is, and Ill be assigned to any duties I wish. He halted on the other side of her desk. I would not recommend you placing your palm on that communications device and speaking her name in any context. Do you understand? Venice belongs to me, and neither you nor anyone else has the right to take her from my household. It would be a grave mistake for anyone who attempted it. Id fight them with deadly force.
Her mouth parted and her eyes widened. Deviant, do you hear your words?
I mean every one of them. Venice stays with me, and I dont give a fuck if you are embarrassed by that or not. Youll learn the real definition of shame by my actions if you continue to make your threats. I spoke to the council this morning. She belongs to me. They were fine with our verbal contract. You have no right to interfere.
The council has already spoken to you? She paled.
Yes.
They called you into chambers over your Earther already? She reached up and touched her
