[If he himself were less on edge, he might tip into smugness at those small reactions, evidence of having an effect. But his can catch the sound of his own breathing, less even than it might be, feel the tension cording through his arm that has little to do with repetitive motion and much to do with anticipation.
The tease is gone from his voice when he says:]
Are you where you want to be?
[In other circumstances, it could be romantic or a prompt for reassurance. In this one, it's practical; easier for Marcus to make adjustments now than later, presumably.]
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The tease is gone from his voice when he says:]
Are you where you want to be?
[In other circumstances, it could be romantic or a prompt for reassurance. In this one, it's practical; easier for Marcus to make adjustments now than later, presumably.]