[ Baschs soft smile and breathless laugh are too earnest, but then, he’s never actually been good at lying or scheming. ]
Of course you can stay. This place — my home, wherever it is, will always be open to you.
[ He probably shouldn’t mention that it would make him happy. That he’s never taken a pet in all his time here. That he’d thought about that conversation with that student too many times. ]
Like I said, this isn’t wildly different from an aristocratic marriage. I do take it seriously that I have removed other resources and options, and that it’s my duty to care for you. Even if you end up away from me.
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Date: 2025-01-13 12:15 am (UTC)Of course you can stay. This place — my home, wherever it is, will always be open to you.
[ He probably shouldn’t mention that it would make him happy. That he’s never taken a pet in all his time here. That he’d thought about that conversation with that student too many times. ]
Like I said, this isn’t wildly different from an aristocratic marriage. I do take it seriously that I have removed other resources and options, and that it’s my duty to care for you. Even if you end up away from me.