[ It has been some time since he had someone with whom he could speak in the manner that he has. While he has always been good friends with Estinien, and the relationship he has with Lucia is one of implicit trust, tonight marks the first time in a long time that he has been so forthcoming about what he deems his private struggles.
But now he is not thinking about that. He is thinking about Alkaid, the one whom he has fallen for, and how much he longs to get to know her better. When they briefly part to catch their breath, he asks: ]
There is something that I would like to do, but only if I have your permission for it.
[ He knows that some might sneer at him for this, thinking that he lacks the initiative to attempt the action he wishes to perform, but he wishes to ever be respectful of her boundaries, not wanting to offend her by doing or even saying something too forward. ]
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But now he is not thinking about that. He is thinking about Alkaid, the one whom he has fallen for, and how much he longs to get to know her better. When they briefly part to catch their breath, he asks: ]
There is something that I would like to do, but only if I have your permission for it.
[ He knows that some might sneer at him for this, thinking that he lacks the initiative to attempt the action he wishes to perform, but he wishes to ever be respectful of her boundaries, not wanting to offend her by doing or even saying something too forward. ]