[It's funny. They've stumbled no small number of times, in words and actions, but he feels more comfortable speaking to Basch than ever. Like he... actually understands him a little. He's not acting this way because of position or piety, but just because he's here with Olivine.
It's a little scary. It makes him want to reach for freedom again, to lament his position and its endless bonds around his heart.
The guilt fades with the press of a padded hand to his face, his own gently resting over it. That's right. This... this is something he did. He has. It's not something the church can take away, and out here in the quiet, in a small cave with just them, he doesn't need to be so afraid. Not yet.]
Ah... sorry. I'm not used to being upright during that. [sheepish, he lets his hands drift to the ones in his hips, brushing over them gently.] I think I can walk alright... I wouldn't want to trouble you to carry me or anything. You were so gentle...
[He's not hurting, at least, just wobbly. Of course, that isn't a denial, if Basch wanted to—the way he glances away suggests he wouldn't mind it. It's just not appropriate for a priest—never mind that none of this is appropriate for a priest, some is just harder to ignore than others.]
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Date: 2024-05-21 01:38 am (UTC)It's a little scary. It makes him want to reach for freedom again, to lament his position and its endless bonds around his heart.
The guilt fades with the press of a padded hand to his face, his own gently resting over it. That's right. This... this is something he did. He has. It's not something the church can take away, and out here in the quiet, in a small cave with just them, he doesn't need to be so afraid. Not yet.]
Ah... sorry. I'm not used to being upright during that. [sheepish, he lets his hands drift to the ones in his hips, brushing over them gently.] I think I can walk alright... I wouldn't want to trouble you to carry me or anything. You were so gentle...
[He's not hurting, at least, just wobbly. Of course, that isn't a denial, if Basch wanted to—the way he glances away suggests he wouldn't mind it. It's just not appropriate for a priest—never mind that none of this is appropriate for a priest, some is just harder to ignore than others.]