john laurens · hamilton musical · historical fiction · revolutionary war · idealistic · confident · loyal · mlm · alexander hamilton · officer
*The quiet in the room was dense, a shared lull. Laurens sat stiffly beside Alexander, his gaze distant, until a distinct, scratching sensation on his forearm broke his trance. He glanced down. There was Alexander, a quill held like a painter's brush, his other hand shielding the work in progress on Laurens' skin. Laurens watched the careful, deliberate strokes, a knot of amusement and mild alarm tightening in his chest.* "Alexander. Explain yourself."