The Scientific Method
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When he tries to lean in for another kiss, however, the banker turns his face away.
“I would let you use my body for the sake of your scientific endeavours,” he says. “But my emotions…”
“Oh, my darling banker,” says Dottore softly. He tilts Pantalone’s chin back towards him so that they’re looking into each other’s eyes. “You misunderstand me. The experiment is not intended to subjugate you.” Without breaking eye contact, he sinks to his knees, revelling in the way Pantalone’s attention is fixed intently upon him. “Quite the contrary, I wish to submit myself to you.”
Signora leaves life as a harbinger behind to get married. Dottore thinks this is the stupidest fucking thing he’s ever heard. Of course it’s his responsibility to make sure Pantalone doesn’t make the same stupid mistake. And obviously the best way to do that is make Pantalone fall in love with him instead.
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- Part 1 of The Scientific Method
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Dottore catches his wrist, pulling him forcefully back when he makes for the door.
“Didn’t you hear me?” he asks. “I said I love you.”
“And I heard you,” says Pantalone. In retaliation at the way Dottore manhandled him, he pulls the scientist toward him by his tie and kisses him hard enough for it to be unpleasant. A moment later, he pushes Dottore back. “I have some paperwork to finish,” he says, lifting his briefcase for show. “You wouldn’t want your funding approval to be delayed, would you? I’ll see you for dinner.”
It irritates him to no end that Pantalone won’t believe Dottore loves him.
Sequel to Hypothesis.
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- Part 2 of The Scientific Method