[A content little sound comes from Albert, a thoughtful little hum. He doesn't think he deserves the best at all, but he's so captivated by these incredible people that he can't just stand still in life, even far from home, even in the face of the unknown.]
You.
[Sighing at the touches and kisses, Albert lets his weight rest against the wall.]
No, that's not all. [A slight laugh.] I want to make a difference. If I think of myself, I'll end up becoming a monster again, won't I? It isn't something I can simply stop being.
Were you thinking about yourself when you did all those things back home?
[ ignis asks quietly after a moment, holding him close as he dotes on him, lips pressing against his clavicle, trailing over smooth, flawless skin. his other hand slides possessively to settle on the small of his back.
as charmed as he is by that flirtatious banter, ignis is also concerned about him -- albert has always put everyone else first; it seems he isn't used to thinking about himself. he gently grasps his chin, making albert look at him. ]
What makes you think you haven't made a difference?
[He can admit that easily enough. He was thinking of William, and of the state of Britain. Nothing could have stopped them, because Albert cared for them far more than for himself.
His eyes focus on Ignis, and his eyes lose a bit of their brightness at the question.]
Here? Darling, I've done little of value here. I've made two men I don't deserve fall for me, and I've whiled away my time in volunteer work, but...
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You.
[Sighing at the touches and kisses, Albert lets his weight rest against the wall.]
No, that's not all. [A slight laugh.] I want to make a difference. If I think of myself, I'll end up becoming a monster again, won't I? It isn't something I can simply stop being.
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[ ignis asks quietly after a moment, holding him close as he dotes on him, lips pressing against his clavicle, trailing over smooth, flawless skin. his other hand slides possessively to settle on the small of his back.
as charmed as he is by that flirtatious banter, ignis is also concerned about him -- albert has always put everyone else first; it seems he isn't used to thinking about himself. he gently grasps his chin, making albert look at him. ]
What makes you think you haven't made a difference?
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[He can admit that easily enough. He was thinking of William, and of the state of Britain. Nothing could have stopped them, because Albert cared for them far more than for himself.
His eyes focus on Ignis, and his eyes lose a bit of their brightness at the question.]
Here? Darling, I've done little of value here. I've made two men I don't deserve fall for me, and I've whiled away my time in volunteer work, but...