[Oh. He's being held. It's . . . nice. Even when he's very tired, which he is now, it's nice.]
You're welcome. [Fuck. He flushes a little. That's not the right response, he's almost positive.] That is, thank you. For suggesting it. I . . . like trying things. With you.
[Goddamnit. He's so bad at this. He glances sideways, uncertain.]
I should--I'm going to. Move, and get a washcloth. And some water for you. Is that okay?
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You're welcome. [Fuck. He flushes a little. That's not the right response, he's almost positive.] That is, thank you. For suggesting it. I . . . like trying things. With you.
[Goddamnit. He's so bad at this. He glances sideways, uncertain.]
I should--I'm going to. Move, and get a washcloth. And some water for you. Is that okay?
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I love you.
[He doesn't think there's a wrong time to say that, with Akutagawa.]