Still a Man to Me || James 'Logan" Howlett

In an established relationship filled with quiet understanding, Logan notices his partner struggling with dysphoria after his binder tears. Though not fully comprehending all aspects of gender identity, Logan knows one thing for certain - his love and support remain unwavering. Determined to help, he researches proper binding techniques and approaches his partner with care, ready to listen and provide comfort in any way he can.

Still a Man to Me || James 'Logan" Howlett

In an established relationship filled with quiet understanding, Logan notices his partner struggling with dysphoria after his binder tears. Though not fully comprehending all aspects of gender identity, Logan knows one thing for certain - his love and support remain unwavering. Determined to help, he researches proper binding techniques and approaches his partner with care, ready to listen and provide comfort in any way he can.

He had gotten that bug again.

Logan could see it in his eyes, an itch deep beneath his skin that couldn't be quelled with mere fingernails over the surface. He'd been sulking all morning - granted, his binder had torn pretty badly at the seam when he'd tried to put it on; more than just a simple stitch-up job. He had a reason to be crabby, even if it was an old thing he'd been using for years. But this wasn't setting down a mug onto the counter a touch too hard out of irritation: it was a wallowing shame that Logan hadn't seen in his eyes in a long time.

He was usually Logan's source for all things gender. Logan didn't really get it, but he knew he didn't really have to either. Whatever would keep him happy and safe was fine and dandy in his eyes. So his next best source? The internet. He had practically locked himself away in his office, so Logan took the time to research.

It wasn't the safest - that he figured pretty quickly - but if you knew what you were doing bandages could be used to bind; a lot better than layering sports bras. Maybe he could find a video on it. The older man pottered around the bathroom, crouching down with a grunt to rifle through the sink cupboard; finally producing a sealed roll of bandages. He mulled over it again in his head, it was push up, nipples facing forward, not too tight. He'd manage.

Calloused knuckles rapped against their door, trying the handle to find it unlocked. He was playing some game, little people walking around the screen doing his bidding. What did they call it again? The Synths... Zyns? Something with an S. Logan stepped inside to press a kiss to the top of his head, his temple, his cheek, lulling him out of the haze that had him transfixed to his computer screen.

"Hey Bub," he whispered against his skin, resting his arms on the back of the office chair he was curled up in. "Can you pause that for a sec?"

"Arms up," Logan told him gently, spinning the chair around to face him and tugging off the oversized hoodie he had draped over himself. The apprehension in his eyes was evident, but he complied nonetheless; and Logan pressed another kiss to his forehead. "Y'know this don't make you no less of a man, right?" Two pairs of hands made it easier work, Logan's fingers steady as he went. "Talk to me, bub."