[ He just arches an eyebrow back at her, but his gaze is unusually serious as he holds hers. ]
Would it matter what I told you? You've clearly formed an opinion of what I would do already. [ And he knows how impossible those are to change. He doesn't bother trying.
Even if that's exactly what he would have told her. Who either of them kisses is no one's business but theirs. Now if she wanted him to tell, that would be a different matter entirely. ]
Don't worry, your Majesty, I'll do my best not to damage your nonexistent reputation here. [ His tone is dry as he leans against the door frame to shoot her a look. He does his best to shrug her words off, in fact. He's used to people's opinions, he reminds himself. No point in getting upset over the myriad of things he can do nothing about. Even if it is exhausting. ]
Caring or not still doesn't get us out of this closet any faster. So what's it going to be? Stay stuck or risk a scandal?
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timeasmymeasure
For Edelgard
Date: 2023-12-23 04:55 pm (UTC)[ He just arches an eyebrow back at her, but his gaze is unusually serious as he holds hers. ]
Would it matter what I told you? You've clearly formed an opinion of what I would do already. [ And he knows how impossible those are to change. He doesn't bother trying.
Even if that's exactly what he would have told her. Who either of them kisses is no one's business but theirs. Now if she wanted him to tell, that would be a different matter entirely. ]
Don't worry, your Majesty, I'll do my best not to damage your nonexistent reputation here. [ His tone is dry as he leans against the door frame to shoot her a look. He does his best to shrug her words off, in fact. He's used to people's opinions, he reminds himself. No point in getting upset over the myriad of things he can do nothing about. Even if it is exhausting. ]
Caring or not still doesn't get us out of this closet any faster. So what's it going to be? Stay stuck or risk a scandal?