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Q never says anything, but those jokes land over him like rotten fruits, their bitter aftertaste sticking at the back of his throat. Even though the physical aspect of the field isn’t his strong suit — and will never be — he doesn’t want to be catered to, protected, infantilized, or considered like a burden.
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His head slams back down on the ground.
The last thought that makes it to his attention spears through him like a knife.
I can never let James know about this, ever.
The shame follows him even into unconsciousness.