Despite the very real dangers they faced, this whole situation fascinated Lex. This was the USSR during the time when Americans thought they were the enemy. When only bad news came over the iron curtain. And while the reality wasn't sunshine and roses, it was most definitely different then American taught history would portray it.
It was a good thing Lex was not only a student of history but body language as after moments on the street he was able to adapt his posture from the proud corporate son to the more controlled, wary Russian. He kept close but just behind and to the side of Anatoly, thankful for the cover of a protective KGB handler of the chess champion traitor, and/or darling depending on the date, as it was the perfect way to protect him, even if it meant having to keep his hands to himself.
Lex stood back a bit a kept watch with false disinterest while Anatoly bought the newspaper. He could feel Anatoly's emotions pouring off him as he moved them to an alleyway, not even daring to look at the newspaper until it was safe. And he was very glad he took the newspaper from Anatoly's shaking hands so he could read it, so his down turned eyes could hide the terror that had quickly replaced relief at the Russian's request.
The worst part was, no matter how terrified Lex was of facing the fact the Anatoly was both husband and father in this time, he knew he couldn't deny him. While his first instinct was to be selfish, he knew deep down that he loved Anatoly too much to deny him this, this chance to be with the two people he knew Anatoly missed most of all on the island. The island where Lex, a child of a neglectful father, was denying the same two people of their father. It was so hypocritical it hurt and more proof why he couldn't deny Anatoly this request. Even if meant watching Anatoly in an environment where he no doubt belonged more then he did with Lex. In an environment that Lex would never have.
Under the guise of scanning the newspaper to get a better idea of the time period he was dealing with, Lex took a moment to gather himself so he could reply in a steady voice that was the complete opposite of how he felt inside. "Of course Tolya. They are here, in Moscow?"
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It was a good thing Lex was not only a student of history but body language as after moments on the street he was able to adapt his posture from the proud corporate son to the more controlled, wary Russian. He kept close but just behind and to the side of Anatoly, thankful for the cover of a protective KGB handler of the chess champion traitor, and/or darling depending on the date, as it was the perfect way to protect him, even if it meant having to keep his hands to himself.
Lex stood back a bit a kept watch with false disinterest while Anatoly bought the newspaper. He could feel Anatoly's emotions pouring off him as he moved them to an alleyway, not even daring to look at the newspaper until it was safe. And he was very glad he took the newspaper from Anatoly's shaking hands so he could read it, so his down turned eyes could hide the terror that had quickly replaced relief at the Russian's request.
The worst part was, no matter how terrified Lex was of facing the fact the Anatoly was both husband and father in this time, he knew he couldn't deny him. While his first instinct was to be selfish, he knew deep down that he loved Anatoly too much to deny him this, this chance to be with the two people he knew Anatoly missed most of all on the island. The island where Lex, a child of a neglectful father, was denying the same two people of their father. It was so hypocritical it hurt and more proof why he couldn't deny Anatoly this request. Even if meant watching Anatoly in an environment where he no doubt belonged more then he did with Lex. In an environment that Lex would never have.
Under the guise of scanning the newspaper to get a better idea of the time period he was dealing with, Lex took a moment to gather himself so he could reply in a steady voice that was the complete opposite of how he felt inside. "Of course Tolya. They are here, in Moscow?"