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A Dangerous Rebellion
Forum-Index → Roleplay → Private RP → A Dangerous RebellionOctavius was stunned by the gesture, having not really experienced such things. Assuming sticking out his own tongue was the right response to the matter, he attempted to do just that. But not quiet with as much grace and dignity as Jason did. Raising an eyebrow, he seemed to ask, am I doing it right?
Jason laughed loudly and nodded. "That was great Octavius!" He straightened up and caught his breath. "You need a little practice, but that was a great first."
Octavius smiled, looking self satisfied with his work. He turned with Max, letting Jason take this. He wasn't sure exactly what they had done. But it felt childish. Something he hadn't been allowed to be. He liked it.
Jason burst into laughter again and when he could talk he explained. "Oh nothing much, just teaching Octavius the finer points in life." He stuck his tongue out at his cousin much like he did to Octavius.
Octavius laughed, grinning. "What do I get to learn next?"
"Well, I would think sarcasm would be next, but that is better learned over time." Jason chuckled and patted Octavius' shoulder.
"I hope so," Octavius said, walking close. He kept his eye out, wanting to keep Jason safe no matter what happened.
Jason reached over and gently adjusted a stray hair that had gotten out of place on the top of Octavius' head.
Octavius went stock still at that. No one touched his hair. He didn't let people touch it. But Jason was different. He would let Jason touch his hair. Because he trusted him. Trusted him like he never had before. Remembering to walk, he quickly got his feet moving.
Jason saw the tension in Octavius as he touched the man's hair. "Sorry, I should have asked about that..."
Octavius shook his head, feeling bad. "No, it's okay. I don't mind you touching it. I just...no one does. It's a status thing among slaves where I was born. The longer your hair, the better a warrior you are. If it was cut now, it means I have been disgraced and little more then a dishonorable, disgraced slave. I...it's been all I have had for as long as I can remember..." He admitted.
"Then we will never cut your hair. I swear it." Jason said patting Octavius' shoulder.