[Declan knows that what Niall taught was the things that Niall wanted to see: music and boxing and a larger than life boy. Ronan is the model of the man Niall wished he could be: Declan is the model of the man that Niall actually was. Declan was good at music, and boxing, and charm, but also at con jobs and surviving.
Ronan couldn't lie to save his fucking life, if he even would bring himself to try.]
Lucky you.
[Said without any actual self-pity, for all that the words engender the feeling. Declan stokes the fire a little, and nods his head up.]
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Ronan couldn't lie to save his fucking life, if he even would bring himself to try.]
Lucky you.
[Said without any actual self-pity, for all that the words engender the feeling. Declan stokes the fire a little, and nods his head up.]
Better sit down.