Syrlya's tone causes Trahearne to bristle, and the sideways glance comes across a bit sharper than he intends. A side effect of using Adelis's face, perhaps.
Maybe he doesn't know the ins and outs. But the time difference between Syrlya initially telling him about it and one week ago is still pretty long. Even if it wasn't often, it surely had to have occurred once or twice, no? The thought doesn't bother him anymore. ]
I understand that. You have told me repeatedly that he does not enjoy it, despite how he needs it.
[ He turns to face Syrlya again, releasing a hand to touch his wrist again. It's surprising how little he hears about what Syrlya enjoys, what Syrlya needs. ]
Regardless, you still care for him in other ways, and there is no doubt in my mind that he appreciates both your friendship and your affection.
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[ Evaded! Evaded! Evaded!
Syrlya's tone causes Trahearne to bristle, and the sideways glance comes across a bit sharper than he intends. A side effect of using Adelis's face, perhaps.
Maybe he doesn't know the ins and outs. But the time difference between Syrlya initially telling him about it and one week ago is still pretty long. Even if it wasn't often, it surely had to have occurred once or twice, no? The thought doesn't bother him anymore. ]
I understand that. You have told me repeatedly that he does not enjoy it, despite how he needs it.
[ He turns to face Syrlya again, releasing a hand to touch his wrist again. It's surprising how little he hears about what Syrlya enjoys, what Syrlya needs. ]
Regardless, you still care for him in other ways, and there is no doubt in my mind that he appreciates both your friendship and your affection.