[ He imagines there will always be that push and pull with his desires, especially when she is present. He cannot help but be drawn to her, and to her every move, and he's certain that when she finally leaves to resume her duties, he will keenly feel her absence. ]
More than that, I am determined to see both you and K'thisru returning to Ishgard healthy and well. If I can contribute even a small amount of assistance in ensuring that happens, then I will.
[ At her reaction and the way her ear twitches, he gives another careful nibble, barely managing to pull back from her and straighten up as the steward announces his presence. ]
Ah, yes, baths. [ He quickly attempts putting his typical mask of composure back in place, but he also knows how perceptive the steward is. Surely he caught the tail end of his antics, but at least he will have the decency to refrain from commenting on it.
... Until later, that is. ]
What do you say, Alkaid? Would a bath before dinner be to your liking? [ The smallest part of him wishes that they could have a shared bath, but to suggest such a thing would certainly be scandalous. ]
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More than that, I am determined to see both you and K'thisru returning to Ishgard healthy and well. If I can contribute even a small amount of assistance in ensuring that happens, then I will.
[ At her reaction and the way her ear twitches, he gives another careful nibble, barely managing to pull back from her and straighten up as the steward announces his presence. ]
Ah, yes, baths. [ He quickly attempts putting his typical mask of composure back in place, but he also knows how perceptive the steward is. Surely he caught the tail end of his antics, but at least he will have the decency to refrain from commenting on it.
... Until later, that is. ]
What do you say, Alkaid? Would a bath before dinner be to your liking? [ The smallest part of him wishes that they could have a shared bath, but to suggest such a thing would certainly be scandalous. ]