[ It startles him when Olivine's hand slides into his, not because it's unwelcome, but because he didn't expect such an unguarded display of affection, even if they are alone; it's still a church, and someone could still see them.
That doesn't stop him from twining his fingers back, hold loose enough that Olivine could easily pull away as needed, but firm enough to ground them both. At Olivine's apology, he shakes his head, gaze on the floor. He doesn't want the other to feel any sort of guilt for their being back in his home and place of work. ]
I just haven't been in a city in a long time, and even longer since I was there without a duty.
[ Olivine is his duty now, but he hasn't decided the best way to approach being a Guard when it's not culturally expected, and when Olivine really is not in any danger in his daily life. All he knows is he doesn't want to cause problems. ]
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Date: 2024-07-02 12:54 am (UTC)That doesn't stop him from twining his fingers back, hold loose enough that Olivine could easily pull away as needed, but firm enough to ground them both. At Olivine's apology, he shakes his head, gaze on the floor. He doesn't want the other to feel any sort of guilt for their being back in his home and place of work. ]
I just haven't been in a city in a long time, and even longer since I was there without a duty.
[ Olivine is his duty now, but he hasn't decided the best way to approach being a Guard when it's not culturally expected, and when Olivine really is not in any danger in his daily life. All he knows is he doesn't want to cause problems. ]
Should I find a room in an inn tonight, then?