Also, that opening line fucking hits. I didn't expect that at all. It was somehow hilarious with how surprising it was. And then it got emotional fast. Matt having a panic attack at his disobedience while also planning best ways to disobey again is so very in character.
Frank getting hands-on without warning to "calm him" by essentially gagging was shocking to me, and brutally reminded me of Matts status. Frank probably didn't quite realise what he was doing there.
About characterization — I imagined Matt more 'seething and hiding it badly' rather than 'shouting matches'. But still losing control and snapping sometimes, a lot like in your scene :)
Re: AN
This is amazing! :)))
Also, that opening line fucking hits. I didn't expect that at all. It was somehow hilarious with how surprising it was. And then it got emotional fast. Matt having a panic attack at his disobedience while also planning best ways to disobey again is so very in character.
Frank getting hands-on without warning to "calm him" by essentially gagging was shocking to me, and brutally reminded me of Matts status. Frank probably didn't quite realise what he was doing there.
About characterization — I imagined Matt more 'seething and hiding it badly' rather than 'shouting matches'. But still losing control and snapping sometimes, a lot like in your scene :)