[ Suboptimal cuddling position or not, Suzaku almost regrets pulling away as soon as the words I’d have come running after you leave her mouth. Displays of devotion are hard to handle at the best of times. Following a conversation that’s left him as raw and untethered as this one has, it’s a miracle he hasn’t already teared up. As it is, the blink that follows is suspiciously watery. ]
Me too. I’m not saying we need to talk about everything right now. That’s impossible.
[ Knowing someone in their entirety is a nice dream, but… That’s all it is. He rejected a world without lies once, after all. Whether it’s secrets that don’t belong to anyone besides yourself or truths that can only be revealed over time, promising honesty is just a starting point. He’s not expecting her to bare her soul immediately anymore than he’s ready to do the same. Besides, between her abilities and his sins, they’ve probably reached a proverbial limit on sincerity.
Smiling takes effort and his attempt is small, subdued in comparison to the usual expressions Hibiki provokes. ]
But it goes both ways. If there’s ever anything you want to say, I’ll listen. No matter what it is. You’re important to me too, Hibiki.
[ And this time, the lapse in formalities is completely intentional. ]
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Date: 2022-10-20 06:54 pm (UTC)Me too. I’m not saying we need to talk about everything right now. That’s impossible.
[ Knowing someone in their entirety is a nice dream, but… That’s all it is. He rejected a world without lies once, after all. Whether it’s secrets that don’t belong to anyone besides yourself or truths that can only be revealed over time, promising honesty is just a starting point. He’s not expecting her to bare her soul immediately anymore than he’s ready to do the same. Besides, between her abilities and his sins, they’ve probably reached a proverbial limit on sincerity.
Smiling takes effort and his attempt is small, subdued in comparison to the usual expressions Hibiki provokes. ]
But it goes both ways. If there’s ever anything you want to say, I’ll listen. No matter what it is. You’re important to me too, Hibiki.
[ And this time, the lapse in formalities is completely intentional. ]