[ It's bolder than he usually is, but...sometimes she shows him that brief glimpse into something softer, where she likes to be thought of and taken care of. And more than that, she lets him. So if she does like it, he'll take note.
He doesn't suppress a pleasant shiver as she strokes his hair, thinking of other times those hands have been on him. It's easy to take the book, turn to the page he wants. He's not sure, but her tone seems different than it used to be, since that day with the armor. He isn't complaining. She's seemed more at ease, and that's all he wants for her. ]
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[ It's bolder than he usually is, but...sometimes she shows him that brief glimpse into something softer, where she likes to be thought of and taken care of. And more than that, she lets him. So if she does like it, he'll take note.
He doesn't suppress a pleasant shiver as she strokes his hair, thinking of other times those hands have been on him. It's easy to take the book, turn to the page he wants. He's not sure, but her tone seems different than it used to be, since that day with the armor. He isn't complaining. She's seemed more at ease, and that's all he wants for her. ]