[That sounds a smidge closer to the realm of actual affection, and though this should not surprise him, he blinks.]
Dear girl. I've never...
[Called anyone that affectionately. Romantically?? Why would he have? Why would anyone wish him to? Why should-
Ohh. He feels that telltale warmth crawling up his spine, spreading like warm hands caressing outwards. The indulgences are making themselves known. He really leans onto the trunk now, resting his head in the crook of an elbow.]
Do we... [Long, long pause. Word stuck on his tongue.] ...love each other?
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[That sounds a smidge closer to the realm of actual affection, and though this should not surprise him, he blinks.]
Dear girl. I've never...
[Called anyone that affectionately. Romantically?? Why would he have? Why would anyone wish him to? Why should-
Ohh. He feels that telltale warmth crawling up his spine, spreading like warm hands caressing outwards. The indulgences are making themselves known. He really leans onto the trunk now, resting his head in the crook of an elbow.]
Do we... [Long, long pause. Word stuck on his tongue.] ...love each other?