[ASW]Ghost Gifts and Kisses

[François Laffont]

Franck could feel it all. The boys’ amusement at his reaction, Jasper being so pleased about the fact he remained close to him. Franck just proved them he could play the same way they did. And they loved it. A part of him wanted to blush and laugh and be slightly embarrassed to get such a reaction but another one was like Jasper’s ego: it just loved this attention. It felt good to do something out of impulse and have people approve of it the way the twins did. It comforted him that he could do that again. Maybe not the kissing in public spaces but doing something for no other reason than his own satisfaction.

“Oh. Yeah, I guess I did that...” he said in a laughter when Casper explained what PDA meant. That would be another acronym he’ll be able to use although he doubted he would ever find a reason to use it.

Jasper was very distracting. He didn’t have to hold his hand or play with his hair or let his breath caress his neck, just standing next to him, with his desire building up inside of him was enough. Franck was tempted, really tempted, to act on it. He rarely had that kind of desire, or at least that struggle in controlling it. Jasper was right, of course, they were not likely to do anything if they didn’t know. And even if they found out, what could they do, aside from pulling them apart? Was it worth detention? Maybe they would not be allowed to come at the next activity of the like, but it wasn’t like they couldn’t do it at school, in the dorm. Yes, for a moment, the thought of going to the twins’ dorm room to do naughty things crossed his mind.

Franck offered a bit of resistance at first but still let Jasper make him stand up. He startled though as he realised what they were talking about. He knew they were on the subject of sex but he didn’t realise they were talking about doing it, now. “Wait, when did I say I wanted to sleep with you guys?” he asked. He supposed he did nothing to make them think otherwise. Even now, he wasn’t exactly doing a good job at being against the idea. “Can I talk to you first?” Franck asked Jasper. He then eyed towards Casper. “In private?” He supposed Casper could stay and listen but since it did not concerned him, he couldn’t see why he should have to listen to any of this.

[Casper & Jasper Emory]

"Yes, you did." The brothers said at the same time when Franck admitted that he did pretty much do some level of PDA with Jasper. The brothers were just all too pleased that Franck had been the one to make the move this time. If they were parents, they would have been crying a little at seeing how far their little boy had come along. Yet, they were not parents and they were most certainly not Franck's parents. So it was more of the siblings be pleased that their old Franck toy was now an upgraded Franck toy. Jasper didn't actually understand the level of which he was distracting Franck, he was just being himself. Jasper wanted to have some fun with Franck, reward him for making the first move.

For a moment both the siblings forgot about Franck's power and how he was likely picking up a lot of what they were putting down. They mainly being mostly Jasper since Casper were not really feeling the same thing as his brother. He was feeling some level of pride, haplessness, and a level of apprehension because this was his twin brother and he didn't want anything bad to happen to him. Jasper's could not get rid of the smirk on his face as Franck barely put up a fight as Jasper pulled him up to his feet. Even Casper was thinking along the same lines as his brother; that Franck wanted him right now. Yet, Franck spoke up and asked a question that had both the siblings sharing a glance with one another.

"Well, you didn't say it with words but that was what your body was telling me, and I thought more so just with me this time unless you want us both." Jasper spoke up, answering Franck's question. Then Franck was asking to speak with Jasper, alone. Jasper never understood why anyone wanted to speak to either of them alone, it was not like would not share with one another as soon as they were back at each other’s side. Jasper looked to his brother, half asking to swap places with him or for him to stay here. It was easy to be talked to with his brother there but Franck wanted him to leave and it just made Jasper nervous. "Relax, brother. It will be fine." Casper assured his brother as he stood up and started to walk off.

He would not go too far, just out of sight. Jasper stood there, staring off in the direction his brother had left before looking over to Franck. His mood had already done a complete one eighty from wanting to have some naughty fun to being worried. "Is here good or do you want to still go back to my room to talk?" Jasper asked, mellowing out a little.

[François Laffont]

It was sort of weird to sense pride out of the twins. That they liked it, it was understandable. After all, he was proving he could kiss them in public when he had first done it in private before saying he wouldn’t anymore. But pride? He didn’t think they were proud of themselves which only made it weirder. He didn't expect people to be proud he could show his affections in public. If it was not something he would normally do it was more because he liked to keep it private than because he was ashamed of it. He preferred to keep his love to himself, he didn’t need the whole world to witness it. Then again, Franck was an empath and could tell right away how the other felt. He didn’t realise that people might need some public display to know he cared for them.

He supposed he might have led them to think he wanted Jasper, or the two of them, right now. Franck had never really let his body talk for himself but it was something he had a hard time controlling around the twins. They just loved pushing him and he could not resist. He looked at Jasper. Yes, he supposed it was more with Jasper. Just looking at the guy sent spikes of desire through his body and he knew it was not all the other boy’s doing. He blushed though as a thought came through his head, more so because he was about to speak it. “I’m not taking the two of you together. It won’t fit in.” Casper probably managed to hear the first part but the last one was whispered and Franck wasn’t sure both of them heard him, if any of them did.

Franck wouldn’t mind if Jasper would like to share their discussion with Casper afterwards but it was something he wanted to tell him particularly and he didn’t see why his brother had to stay. Still, he felt the same discomfort he felt once when he talked with Casper alone while waiting for Jasper to join them. Casper was being a good sport though and left. He supposed he could talk to Jasper with him there but he preferred not. The twins might be used to be together all of the time but Franck preferred to talk private matters in private. The room might not be the most private of places but there was no one around to eavesdrop so it was enough.

“First of all, you need to watch yourself around me, your feelings are so distracting I can barely hold a conversation. And what is it with you and your brother that makes it almost impossible to talk only to one. You feel as though I want to break up with you or something... Which would be hard since we’re not dating in the first place,” he let out. He had no idea how he was supposed to bring it up but he suddenly realised it was a perfect prelude. “I never thought I’d want an open relationship. I’m the monogamous type. I don’t like the idea of sharing the one I like with someone. But I like the feelings I got from you.” Franck looked at Jasper after he talked. He had preferred to avoid his gaze, fearing the combo of his worries and to see it in his eyes would just kill his words before they went out. “I don’t know if I’m making much sense. I’m not even sure I am making any sense,” he admitted and on that he looked away again. He forced himself to ignore whatever Jasper felt right now to talk to him. “I don’t know if I can do that but I wouldn’t mind trying. Just... can you try not to get into anyone else’s pants while I’m around?”

[Casper & Jasper Emory]

Franck was blushing again while he muttered out something that Casper didn’t catch but Jasper did, and it brought a smirk to his face. He didn’t say anything on it however; his mind was already in the gutter. He would tuck those words that had slipped out past Franck’s lips to use for later and would tell his brother about them. It was always more interesting to bring something up to someone when they had said it in the past and were not aware of just how much someone was paying attention. Jasper could practically picture how red he could make Franck later on when he would bring up those words.

Jasper really didn’t like the idea of being left alone, but his brother seemed to think that it was fine and was out of sight. His brother was even far enough that he could not even feel their power anymore, which meant his brother, was far enough out of range from him. That didn’t help his nerves but Franck was speaking so he had to refocus. Franck was warning him then about how it made it hard to have a conversation with him and then words about why his brother acted the way they did. “Sorry?” Jasper said, but it came out more like a question because he didn’t really know how to respond to either of Franck’s statements. He could not help how he felt and that it would leek over into Franck picking it up and making things difficult.

As for why he and his brother got all weird when they were separated it was more so because the separation was on a lack of choice on their part. When they choose to be apart it was fine, but if they were separated because of going to the bathroom or someone wanting to be with just one of them it was just odd for them. They were a unit, one person on some level, and with one another by each other side they were able to keep a level of balance. Jasper didn’t say anything and did his best to not let his mind wonder off to other things as Franck started talking about relationships. Jasper was mainly lost on what Franck was getting at, figuring that Franck was going to say that he didn’t want to go out because of his whole being mono-something.

Yet there were words about liking the feeling he had around Jasper and then hesitation. Jasper didn’t say anything, just looking at Franck and trying to understand himself what it was the other boy was getting at. “You are willing to go out with me so long as I’m not trying to sleep with someone when you are around?” Jasper asked, trying to see if he understood that right. “What do you count as around?” Jasper then added shortly after because to him that was a big deal. Was around like anywhere Franck could see? A couple of miles, same room, same building, or what?

[François Laffont]

Franck didn’t think he was intimidating. He was probably the least intimidating person in this school. Yet he found himself wondering if he might be with the attitude he suddenly got from Jasper. Casper had the same before, made him wonder what he did to cause this. It was even more apparent right now, as Jasper was, only a moment ago, very flirtatious. Didn’t he just suggest he could take him on this table? And now he felt as if he wanted to run away from Franck. “Am I really that scary? You’re the one who asked me out, you expected your brother to be around us all the time? Or are you this afraid of what I might say?” The only other explanation Franck had for this attitude was the fact Casper was not there. He didn’t want to separate the brothers but, at the same time, they needed to do things on their own. Especially if Franck chose to be with Jasper. He liked Casper and wouldn’t mind having him around but not all of the time. He could understand they were sued to be together and were more comfortable like this and was ready to make an effort but Franck already proved he was better at intimate gestures in private and even a third party could be too many eyes on them for his taste.

He knew the discomfort he got from Jasper was understandable. He could fear Franck was blowing him off. He did start by saying he was the monogamous type and Jasper admitted it was something that could be hard for him, as he never tried that before. Franck thought he might just be doing a terrible mistake right now. But he didn’t care. He wanted someone too. He was tired of being alone. And Jasper already offered him a lot more than what he had so far. He supposed he could still call things off if he couldn’t do it. Right now though, he wanted some fun. He wanted someone who wanted him.

Franck nodded as Jasper spoke. “I’m still not really sure if I can go for an open relation, but I want to try,” he replied. He did not say it but open did mean open for him too. He did not say it because he doubted he would really take advantage of this to be with other boys as well. He frowned as he thought of that. He was also asking what he meant by around. “I don’t really like the thought of sharing you. I wish I wouldn’t have to. I just... don’t go after someone when I’m here next to you. I understand you cannot help when one turns you on, I’m the best place to get that attraction is not something you can control. But you don’t have to show to me that you go with others too.” Franck believed he was being fair. He was already giving him more liberties he ever thought he could offer a lover. He wished he could have Jasper all for himself. But he wasn’t really imagining the guy able to give him that just yet. So he went for the next best thing and pretend it was not happening. did it sound desperate? He didn’t want to sound desperate.

[Casper & Jasper Emory]

“No, it’s just we get weird when we don’t really have a choice on being by one another’s side…and I am a little worried about what you are going to say.” Jasper said as he looked away from Franck. He figured he could give a better explanation behind why he and his brother got weird in certain situations. It was not like they could not be apart, they did it from time to time but they had yet to get used to it when they were ‘forced’ to be apart. Not that Franck had forced them to part, but he wanted Jasper alone and that was something that was not in the plans of the brother. Yet, Casper accepted and Jasper had to deal with it.

Jasper didn't really know what was going through Franck's mind, he was no mind reader. He was however trying to read his body language to get at least somewhat of an idea what it was that Franck wanted from him. Jasper had already said that he would have been fine waiting for Franck to give him an answer. The whole dating thing was actually a spur of the moment sort of thing even, but not that he was going to tell Franck that. He was just interested in testing things out and having a little fun, that was pretty much all there was to it. Jasper did want Franck, but he was not going to force the boy to want him back, having someone actually feel lust towards you felt far better than just them wanting to have you for that moment.

He didn't say anything as Franck said he was not really sure about an open relationship, but that he wanted to try. What was an open relationship again? Jasper was not actually sure but he figured that it was what he wanted with Franck since it probably meant he could still fool around with people. Jasper did make a face when Franck pointed out that he didn't like the idea of having to share Jasper and how he wished he would not, but understood how Jasper might not be able to help it. Jasper let out a sigh at that, crossing his arms over his chest. "I guess I can do that. Should not be that hard to keep my mouth shut about what I want to do to someone. You likely will be able to tell just by picking up on my emotions...but I'll try to cover it up." Jasper said as he still didn't look in Franck's direction.

"If anything...I'm only going to be sleeping around with others when I want to sleep with a girl. Since you don't have the parts girls do and I very much enjoy a girls parts. But, if you are cool with that, then we say that we are a thing now?" Jasper asked. He knew that he still liked girls, boys were not his only desire and Franck was a boy. Not that it was a problem, but he still wanted to have the joys of enjoying a girl. Still, Franck seemed willing to make the sacrifice for Jasper to still have his fun, so long as he didn't show said fun to Franck. He figured he could do that, at the very least for the guy. Win-win?

[François Laffont]

Franck understood this was probably just something Jasper wanted to try. It was a new experience and new things seemed to attract the twins. He was not as serious about this as Franck could be. Maybe he asked him out only because he wanted to sleep with Franck and saw the boy wanted something more before doing it again. It was possible. He got all that and he didn’t really blame Jasper. Somehow, he still thought he might be able to show him what it was like to be in a relationship even though he believed the most likely outcome here was that Franck, in the end, couldn’t really take this and called it off. Still, this was better than what he had right now and, like the twins were likely to say, they were at an age they could experience things without it having too many consequences. Besides, Jasper might grow to like this new experience. There was still a nagging voice in his head saying it was not right but Franck didn’t want to listen to it. Maybe because the little voice in his head so often sounded like his mother. It felt good to shut it for once.

“I don’t really know how those relationships work, I’m working it out as we go,” he admitted. Were there any basic rules for that kind of relationship? He had no idea, he always thought it was so different from him that it was not worth to ever consider it. Yet here he was, proposing just that. “Believe me, I’ve felt enough people being attracted to someone passing by to know it’s not what matters. I won’t like it if you invite them to join us, that’s all,” he assured Jasper. Some people were jealous and offended by that but with his power, Franck could notice the difference. He also knew it was impossible to prevent it, no matter how good a poker face you had. He might not like it if Jasper happens to be really turned on but he wanted to believe he would just try to use this to his advantage and shift this on him. That was doable, right? “I meant sex, of course. Not not letting them join us at a table or anything like that, it’s not the same thing...” he added quickly when he realised his words could be ambiguous. He blushed at his words and preferred to look away for a moment.

The fact he might only sleep with girls since Franck was not one didn’t make it less painful to hear. He nodded, but it was more to himself, to remind him he had to deal with it. “Yes,” he said softly, this time in response to Jasper’s words. He shook himself up and forced a smile to show on his lips. Franck was so good at laughing in the face of anything that it came naturally to him. “Now, can you stop talking of other people or do I have to make you?” he said, his smile slowly turning into a smirk. He had placed a hand behind Jasper’s head, ready to pull the boy to him before he could even open his mouth again to kiss him if necessary.

[Casper & Jasper Emory]

Franck didn't really know how that kind of relationship worked either. Well great, neither of them had a clue but he figured then that neither of them could get upset when one of them did something the other did not like. Not that there was much that Franck could do that would make Jasper upset with him. That was a lie; there was a lot anyone could do that would set Jasper off. Still, Franck knew him so he figured that it would be fine. Plus Jasper knew for sure that he was going to be bothering his brother for help and asking him to always be there like outside opinion for in case matters got complicated.

The level of worry of how things were going to go was already building up inside the sixteen year old. Jasper just reminded himself that he was still young and this was just for the fun of testing something out. He and his brother did love testing things out after all, so this was most certainly going to be interesting. Jasper didn't say anything as Franck spoke up about understanding how people felt, which made sense with his power. Going to have to work extra hard to make sure that he does not pick up on me getting all lusty for someone that might walk past while we are together. I'm sorry brother, but prepared to take my blame. Jasper thought to himself. He was thankful that he had a twin that he could at least share any blame for what he did with.

"Okay. So no bringing someone with me to have a three-way with you. I can have my fun with others so long as you are not around, and I got to keep myself in check when you around when it comes to my desires of wanting to bang someone." Jasper said out loud, mainly to himself. He thought on it and gave a few nods, figuring he could do that. He was giving to Franck so now he felt like he had to give Franck some condition too, just to be fair. "Uh...I got nothing at the moment." Jasper confessed. He would have to think on it and talk it over with his brother to figure out any condition he might have.

The matter was for later, for now they both seemed in agreement so that meant that they were now in an open relationship. So official. Part of Jasper felt like he should have been signing off on some kind of document with how they were talking about the matter. There was a question then, one that had Jasper looking at Franck and going to open his mouth to say something. He didn't however as he felt the hand on the back of his head and lips meeting his own. This was what getting into a relationship with Franck led to Franck doing?! Score. Jasper didn’t hesitate to kiss back, in fact he was a bit over zealous in how he quickly deepened the kiss and started to push Franck towards the closet table.

"Jasper! Heel!" Casper quickly spoke up as he went to pull his brother back from Franck a little. Casper had not been too far after all and when he quickly figured what his brother was almost about to do, he figured he help Franck out a little bit. "Franck you might want to go to our room or your room with him if you are going to do that." Casper warned, but was smirking from ear to ear.

[François Laffont]

Franck nodded as Jasper summed up his conditions but as he did so, he felt like calling the whole thing off. He hesitated for a moment. This was so surreal. He basically just gave him the right to sleep with other people as long as he didn’t see or hear about it. He never would have thought he’d say that. And even though he called that an open relationship, meaning he too could see other people, they both knew he wouldn’t. Well, Franck knew. No matter how hot and willing a guy might be, he wouldn’t be able to bring himself to sleep with them. Should he ever do, he was more likely to break up with Jasper first, just because he couldn’t bring himself to do differently.

He wanted to say something else. That he wished it would only be his body that he’d share with other people, not his heart. But he probably sounded too much of a romantic, emotional man already, he didn’t want to add more. He was a little afraid mentioning his heart might give Jasper cold feet about this whole thing the way talking of what the boy could do with others nearly did with him.

If Franck kissed Jasper, it was both to shut him up about banging someone else and to sort of officialise things. He didn’t except Jasper to make out with him like this. His eyes grew bigger and he even let a moan of surprise. Because he was not expecting it, he offered little resistance at first as Jasper pushed him. The fact Jasper seemed to want it this badly didn’t help Franck keep control over himself. He was hoping to push him gently and to get his mouth back to tell him this might not be the best place to do that. Luckily, it was at that moment that Casper decided to return.

“I was not really thinking about doing that. I don’t want us to get in any trouble here,” he said. One kiss, and Jasper was ready to jump him on that table? Franck never thought he could be that good of a kisser. He blushed as he thought of what nearly happened there.

[Casper & Jasper Emory]

Jasper didn't care what the kiss was for. He just loved it when Franck made the first move; it was such a turn on. Then again, who didn't like it when someone you were attracted to made the first move? It showed that they did in fact want you and who didn't want to feel wanted? The desire and want was enough to make Jasper want more, he wanted to kiss Franck more, and have him right then and there. Thankfully, his brother was still close by and pulled him back before he would attempt to just strip Franck there.

Jasper had no problem with doing such a thing in public, nor did his brother. They didn't see the point in worrying about where you were, when you wanted someone bad. Jasper let out a grumble as he was pulled back and released more grumbles at Franck's words. Why did people want him to stop and be good. He had been good long enough and it had been a while since he was able to actually have some fun with Franck. He wanted it, now. "Well do you want to? If so let’s go back to your room and if not then me and Casper are going to head to bed for a nap." Jasper said, giving Franck the choice.

They were still hurting from their whole fun in the snow, their lungs still adjusting and at least no longer working over time to provide them air. Jasper was having a little trouble because he was getting all excited, but he was fine. They were able to do so much for so long with their power but their lungs were their biggest downfall and it mainly showed up after intense movement for a period of time. "He could also join us for that nap. Share the bed with you." Casper added. Jasper didn't say anything for a moment, thinking on it. Then he nodded in agreement, figuring that would be fine as well.

[François Laffont]

Sure, Franck expected Jasper to kiss him back but he was not expecting that. He’ll have to remind himself that Jasper was very physical. Franck enjoyed being near someone he loved, mostly because what he got when that person loved him too was just perfect, but he never needed that much contact. He liked it, of course, but the sparks of desire he got from Jasper were more powerful than he used to and he wasn’t very good at keeping them under control. He didn't want Jasper to know that however. If the boy was ever to realise how his mood could affect his... Luckily it was his brother Casper who was more likely to pick that up. All he had to do was to hope Casper would not point it out to his brother.

Jasper was annoyed they ruined his fun. In a way, he could understand but he wouldn’t feel alright doing this in such public a place. He was not even the type to make out in public. Not really because he was ashamed to kiss a guy for all to see but more because he thought those things should remain private. Jasper was not one to bother with tact. He bluntly asked Franck if he wanted sex and even though he knew it was what Jasper had hoped this would lead to, he was still surprised at how easily he could bring the topic up.

He blinked, slowly turning his head towards Casper when he said he could join them for a nap. “Like last time?” Franck was not going to forget this anytime soon. He looked at Jasper again. He looked back at Jasper. His breathing seemed heavier lately. He shouldn’t have suggested a race right after the snow fight. And Jasper who wanted sex after all that! “You sure you can behave?” he teased Jasper. The two of them, in a bed... yeah, Franck couldn’t see Jasper being all nice there.

[Casper & Jasper Emory]

Jasper was very physical, his brother was too but he had a lot more control over it then his twin did. Still, it was because they were so open about sex and just flirting with people in general that they didn't have an issue talking about it or asking for it. Well, Casper was not really ever going to ask for it, but Jasper didn't see the problem in asking. If you wanted something, you had to either ask for it or take it. While taking it did seem a little fun he didn't want to get into any trouble with anything in that area. So asking was the way to go.

Franck didn't say anything to the whole sex question; so it was not a no, but it was not really a yes either. In fact there was no acknowledgement over it at all, which had Jasper pouting a little again. Casper nodded his head at Franck's question when he brought up they could nap together. "Well I figured you would just want to share a bed with just Jasper now." Casper pointed out. He was fine not joining Franck in his brother in the bed. It was not that big of a deal to him at the moment since he knew he would have his brother more hours of the day then Franck would.

"I'll be good. We can just sleep and cuddle together or something." Jasper said with a small shrug. He was not going to fight this time to sleep with Franck. He could wait. Waiting was probably better because Jasper should not get into another activity so quick without at least eating something or taking a longer break. His lungs would not be pleased with him if he was going to keep up with his heart racing and what have you. Sure he could use his power to help his lungs take in air better but it was still all a bit challenging.

Jasper held his hand out then, wanting Franck to take it so they could all head back to the boys room to try this whole napping things together again. It would be a little different this time, but mainly cause Jasper now had a boyfriend of sorts.

[François Laffont]

Franck liked how physical Jasper was. He also had no filter, he said things the way he meant them. It was very different for the boy and even thought it could also be hard to deal with at times he mostly enjoyed it. Still, as much as he was drawn to it, and as much as a part of him wanted to sleep with the guy, Franck simply couldn’t get passed everything that told him not to.

Franck was not particularly tired. He didn’t need to have a quick nap. And, somehow, even though Jasper promised to be good, he expected some action to happen. Maybe not what he wanted but definitely a fair share of cuddle that would go way over what he’d normally allow. “I think I’ll pass. For this time. You look like you could use some rest and I’m still not sure how much you’ll really get with me in here. Next time?” he said. He didn't want to appear as if he was pushing him away. He realised he might need a little more time before he could handle Jasper. The kiss that nearly turned out into something more proved him so.

He did grabbed Jasper’s hand though and briefly kissed him, this time making sure he couldn’t turn it into something more passionate. “I am expecting a rain check on this though,” he told Jasper even though his brother could clearly hear it too. Franck figured he’d stay here. He barely drank his chocolate anyway. He’ll stay here and... try not to like too much how he finally got himself a guy.

[Casper & Jasper Emory]

Jasper would cuddle the mess out of Franck, and of course he was going to tease him a little for having said no in a way. His hands would have wondered over the boy and got him worked up at least a little bit before Jasper would just fall asleep and leave Franck like that. Just thinking about it had Jasper smirking and fantasizing about it. Franck however was passing on the offer, killing all of Jasper's hope on messing with Franck some more. Boo. Casper could tell that Jasper was not really pleased but he would smooth things over with his brother to make sure he was not mad at Franck or anything like that.

"Fiiiinnne." Jasper said, stretching out the word and not hiding that he was slightly disappointed. Still, he was not going to plead or beg so he was going to let Franck do whatever he was going to do and go off and enjoy his nap. Sleep sounded like a really good idea, to give their bodies a moment to get over the physical activity they had done. Jasper was about to turn and drag off his brother so they could nap but Franck grabbed a hold of his hand and then kissed him. It was a quick one, not allowing Jasper to be bad or anything, but it was still a kiss. It helped but also made Jasper mad at Franck still. He didn't say anything however and gave a nod to Franck's next words.

"Bye Franck." Casper said, the brothers waving. They then turned to head off, Jasper muttering a few things but Casper talked to him. Smoothing things out and at least having a conversation with his brother for a little bit before they would fall asleep. While they both didn't understand relationships, it still helped to talk to one another about it.