[ Sylvain tenses, and Basch has no doubt the other is realizing what he's said. He doesn't ease his own affection, but he waits to react, feeling out if this is something that needs to be handled delicately.
It only takes the other a moment to relax in his hold, and when he does, there's a softness there Basch has sensed before, but that has never been so forward. It makes his heart swell.
And Sylvain is entirely right in his read. The only thoughts going through Basch are how deeply he wants to protect his sweet fox and the vulnerability he's entrusted Basch with, even if it's from Basch himself being too overbearing. Right now, though, he doesn't feel worried that that's an issue.
He pulls back just a little, nuzzling against the other as a hand gently traces through his hair, his turn to laugh. ]
You know, I slipped, on your birthday, and nearly called you that. I wasn't sure if it would be welcome, but I suppose per usual my worry was for naught.
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Date: 2024-07-12 10:54 pm (UTC)It only takes the other a moment to relax in his hold, and when he does, there's a softness there Basch has sensed before, but that has never been so forward. It makes his heart swell.
And Sylvain is entirely right in his read. The only thoughts going through Basch are how deeply he wants to protect his sweet fox and the vulnerability he's entrusted Basch with, even if it's from Basch himself being too overbearing. Right now, though, he doesn't feel worried that that's an issue.
He pulls back just a little, nuzzling against the other as a hand gently traces through his hair, his turn to laugh. ]
You know, I slipped, on your birthday, and nearly called you that. I wasn't sure if it would be welcome, but I suppose per usual my worry was for naught.