[ Well, he can appreciate honesty. Perhaps he should have realized there was no need to dance around his feelings and pretend this was anything other than surveillance. He'd been an outside before, a less dangerous one. ]
I can leave. After a rest it won't take me more than a day or two to get clear of the village. You need not worry after me or your people. But if you wish to observe me, I can allow it until I am clothed and fed and rested. I plan to leave this area regardless. A few days' delay does not trouble me if it is your preference.
[ As to worthiness, the thought only processes long enough for him to skate past it. A ploy to earn his trust? A naive bit of warmth from a sheltered priest? It matters not.
But he does see the shyness in that smile, and -- as out of character for him as it is -- finds himself noticing a soft jaw, and thick, well-cared for hair worn in a style he isn't used to seeing on men. He feels for this Priest -- protectiveness, perhaps, of someone kind to him, and someone younger than many of his recruits. They'd give him that shy smile sometimes -- uncertain in their authority.
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Date: 2024-03-14 02:10 am (UTC)I can leave. After a rest it won't take me more than a day or two to get clear of the village. You need not worry after me or your people. But if you wish to observe me, I can allow it until I am clothed and fed and rested. I plan to leave this area regardless. A few days' delay does not trouble me if it is your preference.
[ As to worthiness, the thought only processes long enough for him to skate past it. A ploy to earn his trust? A naive bit of warmth from a sheltered priest? It matters not.
But he does see the shyness in that smile, and -- as out of character for him as it is -- finds himself noticing a soft jaw, and thick, well-cared for hair worn in a style he isn't used to seeing on men. He feels for this Priest -- protectiveness, perhaps, of someone kind to him, and someone younger than many of his recruits. They'd give him that shy smile sometimes -- uncertain in their authority.
So he gives one back, quiet, but more assured. ]
My name is Basch.