And I think you would be rather upset if I wanted you to be different, truly. Or if not upset, vindicated in that heart of yours that expects betrayal and revulsion for who you are.
Indeed. I suppose I would be the cruel one in that case; to pretend at liking you while pinning some hopes of changing you. No, I have no interest in such things.
I enjoy the time I spend with you simply as it is. You are a fascinating man, and yet a calming one to my weary soul. I do see why Emet-Selch cares so much for you, for you are easy to like.
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Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-22 02:10 am (UTC)Re: 278 night
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Date: 2020-09-23 02:16 am (UTC)She was slain in her attempt to protect me from my brother's plot.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 02:43 am (UTC)I am sorry that you had to lose her thus.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 03:26 am (UTC)[ which is part truth and part lie, and he shifts with a comfortable sigh under the touch ]
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 05:02 am (UTC)Is that so? I've no wish to poke your soreness regardless, though I appreciate your willingness to talk to me of it.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 05:27 am (UTC)You are far kinder than I.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 05:34 am (UTC)[He scritches the back of his neck.]
I am not going to claim you are especially kind. I find your company most enjoyable all the same.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 08:13 pm (UTC)Rather -- if I were much kinder would you find it as enjoyable?
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 08:27 pm (UTC)I did meet you as Ardyn. That sacrificial young man with the tragic fate before him.
I liked him well enough but he was not company I would be so at ease with. So I suppose not.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 08:29 pm (UTC)I suppose I should be flattered?
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 08:33 pm (UTC)And I think you would be rather upset if I wanted you to be different, truly. Or if not upset, vindicated in that heart of yours that expects betrayal and revulsion for who you are.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 08:35 pm (UTC)I would not be upset, no, but at this point... I suppose it would be a surprise, for you to like me less for my cruelty.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 08:39 pm (UTC)I enjoy the time I spend with you simply as it is. You are a fascinating man, and yet a calming one to my weary soul. I do see why Emet-Selch cares so much for you, for you are easy to like.
[Don't question Ascians taste.]
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 08:45 pm (UTC)[ it's said with a smile, though, hands running down his sides again ]
It is likely no surprise to you that I enjoy the company of both of you quite a bit.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 08:47 pm (UTC)[He is joking though sighing at the touch.]
I should hope you do, for the time you spend with us. I do know you are somewhat masochistic but that would be too much.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 08:49 pm (UTC)Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 08:54 pm (UTC)But I wonder if you would enjoy it at all? It is nice to have more choice, and more understanding.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 08:58 pm (UTC)Actually, I did charm a great deal of "terrible old men" at home as well. Though none quite as likeable as the both of you.
Re: 278 night
Date: 2020-09-23 09:00 pm (UTC)Though I cannot imagine any being as likable as Emet-Selch and I.
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Date: 2020-09-24 08:27 pm (UTC)[ lightly ]
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