[ quetzalcoatl reaches for his face, and he — lets her.
it's surprisingly easy to get used to, her expressiveness. maybe because he knows her a little, because he's had a lot of opportunity in this conversation in particular to become accustomed to it. and it helps, the strong bond between them in communion, the blur where she ends and he begins. he can feel the genuine affection, the warmth, the overflowing love. it's too much, in truth. but it's also impossible to doubt.
gentle hands upon his face, the brief kiss to his forehead. when was the last time he was doted upon? years and the rebellion and a war ago. back when he had a family. back when he had a home. back when he had something to lose.
and maybe it's acceptance enough, that he doesn't let go of her shoulders until she pulls away, or that he doesn't flinch back from her, or that the sense of him is calm, accepting. a little fond, if you're paying attention. but he wouldn't admit to that. ]
That's kind of you. [ he means that. and, with an acknowledging tilt of his head, ] I'll remember.
no subject
it's surprisingly easy to get used to, her expressiveness. maybe because he knows her a little, because he's had a lot of opportunity in this conversation in particular to become accustomed to it. and it helps, the strong bond between them in communion, the blur where she ends and he begins. he can feel the genuine affection, the warmth, the overflowing love. it's too much, in truth. but it's also impossible to doubt.
gentle hands upon his face, the brief kiss to his forehead. when was the last time he was doted upon? years and the rebellion and a war ago. back when he had a family. back when he had a home. back when he had something to lose.
and maybe it's acceptance enough, that he doesn't let go of her shoulders until she pulls away, or that he doesn't flinch back from her, or that the sense of him is calm, accepting. a little fond, if you're paying attention. but he wouldn't admit to that. ]
That's kind of you. [ he means that. and, with an acknowledging tilt of his head, ] I'll remember.