[ That seems like an impossible thought, but Basch believes him all the same, smiling and shaking his head, still basking in how easily that word sits on Sylvain's tongue. Especially after the admitted his contentious relationship to it. ]

It is a good thing you are so patient with me. I am not sure I know how to handle any more than you already give.

[ Even so, he feels the swell of wanting to give Sylvain more too, especially now that he knows it's welcome and not toeing some invisible line. ]