[Syrlya isn't sure what that means, I had no reason to be. Did he have suspicions before he confirmed it? Is this something that's been at the back of his mind, questioning Syrlya's loyalty knowing--no matter the reason, that his lips would continue to touch another.
Is it wrong, no matter his intentions, if he likes it?
...
He can see Trahearne pulling inward. It's the opposite of what he wants, even if what Trahearne really has to say will hurt.
But Trahearne won't tell him. Syrlya has to claw answers out of half-responses and feelings he won't verbalize. He was hurt enough, did not trust Syrlya enough, to actually ask. But he won't follow through with it, and Syrlya...
Syrlya's gaze hits the floor.] ... Mm.
[He feels a bit numb, as the unpleasant realizations settle in.]
I--I think I may turn in early. I'm very tired, but you could continue to enjoy the gathering.
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Is it wrong, no matter his intentions, if he likes it?
...
He can see Trahearne pulling inward. It's the opposite of what he wants, even if what Trahearne really has to say will hurt.
But Trahearne won't tell him. Syrlya has to claw answers out of half-responses and feelings he won't verbalize. He was hurt enough, did not trust Syrlya enough, to actually ask. But he won't follow through with it, and Syrlya...
Syrlya's gaze hits the floor.] ... Mm.
[He feels a bit numb, as the unpleasant realizations settle in.]
I--I think I may turn in early. I'm very tired, but you could continue to enjoy the gathering.