love is a liar’s weapon

[ The only reason Basch doesn't argue is because he knows what it feels like to not quite understand why he deserves this. He trusts Sylvain's conviction that he does because his own that Sylvain deserves it is so strong. That, and the memory of how much it hurt Sylvain when he doubted the other always looms to keep him from spiraling too far into low self worth. ]

It doesn't matter if you never understand; it's still yours [ he murmurs. ] Let's get dressed and go eat, and then I want you back in my bed to rest.