[He means more than that, but won't say it at the moment. There's a pause as his eyes track the kiss, the adoration he's sure he doesn't deserve, and won't ask for from anyone else.]
I wonder if it's better that they aren't, or if this is...
[A punishment. Divine retribution that he's suffering because of what he started.]
...something I shouldn't think about too heavily. There's little productive to gain. Furthermore, why should I be remotely sad when I have you in front of me?
[It's his turn to kiss his guest's hand.]
No need to cheer me. Just be yourself, and I'll be swept up in your charms sooner than I can blink.
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[He means more than that, but won't say it at the moment. There's a pause as his eyes track the kiss, the adoration he's sure he doesn't deserve, and won't ask for from anyone else.]
I wonder if it's better that they aren't, or if this is...
[A punishment. Divine retribution that he's suffering because of what he started.]
...something I shouldn't think about too heavily. There's little productive to gain. Furthermore, why should I be remotely sad when I have you in front of me?
[It's his turn to kiss his guest's hand.]
No need to cheer me. Just be yourself, and I'll be swept up in your charms sooner than I can blink.