It's always harsh, the way they come together. No easy manners, no kindness. The frustration and anger in both of them always makes it too hard to do anything nicely, and Caspian finds that the imprint of his hand lingering on Peter's ass helps somehow, makes it easier to face him over the maps and the battle strategies. He does not know if he will ever be Peter's equal, but in some ways they have found a way to be equally fucked.