[Olivine catches his mistake the moment Eiden pauses, and there's just a brief guilty flicker at making him think on it again. he does try not to wince too much, instead giving a little smile.]
Just... just in that I'm less noticeable. Nothing more dangerous, I promise. As soon as anything seems off, I'll tell you.
[at least, in the grand scheme of things, Olivine does know when he should back off on being so stubborn. and now, with Eiden so close? with their fingers twining together in gentle comfort, something so utterly loving? not a single part of him wants for that stubbornness.
except perhaps the lingering wonder if he should say something, should clarify how he feels and solicit Eiden's opinion without pressure, maybe ironically on the selfsame subject of lovers.
but now, there's the warmth shared between them, and he laughs a little shyly at the prospect of the gossip, really. the priest is anything but shameful over it, but actually talking to someone, even Eiden, is just so new.]
Well, I've mostly been making friends and connections, more than... actively seeking anything else out. I'm... still not sure I'm ready for that part, as much. But after we spent our time together, I met a few people in the restaurant...
[a few. it's Olivine, of course—though he'd still been a touch reserved under the circumstances, where there was someone who needed help? there he would be.]
no subject
Just... just in that I'm less noticeable. Nothing more dangerous, I promise. As soon as anything seems off, I'll tell you.
[at least, in the grand scheme of things, Olivine does know when he should back off on being so stubborn. and now, with Eiden so close? with their fingers twining together in gentle comfort, something so utterly loving? not a single part of him wants for that stubbornness.
except perhaps the lingering wonder if he should say something, should clarify how he feels and solicit Eiden's opinion without pressure, maybe ironically on the selfsame subject of lovers.
but now, there's the warmth shared between them, and he laughs a little shyly at the prospect of the gossip, really. the priest is anything but shameful over it, but actually talking to someone, even Eiden, is just so new.]
Well, I've mostly been making friends and connections, more than... actively seeking anything else out. I'm... still not sure I'm ready for that part, as much. But after we spent our time together, I met a few people in the restaurant...
[a few. it's Olivine, of course—though he'd still been a touch reserved under the circumstances, where there was someone who needed help? there he would be.]