[ He does know it's hard for Sylvain -- hard for both of them, really. Maybe that makes it more volatile. But maybe that makes it more navigable too. He doesn't take it personally when Sylvain struggles.
The kiss, the arm around his waist, they're good. Basch winds his own back, kissing softer this time. An acceptance of an apology, and one in return.
It's hard to hear his own misstep called out, but he's glad Sylvain can voice it. Because then he can address it. Otherwise, anything he brought up would sound defensive. ]
When I was younger, I had what I thought was a fairly serious engagement with another officer. We kept it private, but it was to my understanding hardly casual. A room rearrangement left us next to each other. We were of similar rank; I thought it would make things easier. He let me know in no unclear terms that he did not want me to be seen coming or going from his rooms. I was reassigned not long after.
[ He cups Sylvain's face, brushing his cheek with a thumb. ]
It had nothing to do with you. Just a memory I wasn't prepared for.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
timeasmymeasure
no subject
Date: 2024-05-05 08:41 pm (UTC)The kiss, the arm around his waist, they're good. Basch winds his own back, kissing softer this time. An acceptance of an apology, and one in return.
It's hard to hear his own misstep called out, but he's glad Sylvain can voice it. Because then he can address it. Otherwise, anything he brought up would sound defensive. ]
When I was younger, I had what I thought was a fairly serious engagement with another officer. We kept it private, but it was to my understanding hardly casual. A room rearrangement left us next to each other. We were of similar rank; I thought it would make things easier. He let me know in no unclear terms that he did not want me to be seen coming or going from his rooms. I was reassigned not long after.
[ He cups Sylvain's face, brushing his cheek with a thumb. ]
It had nothing to do with you. Just a memory I wasn't prepared for.