[He would be lying if he tried to claim he didn't want to be touched, especially by this man and perhaps especially now. And though he'd told far bigger lies for far worse reasons, in the past, he couldn't bring himself to look Alvis in the eye and say that.
Perhaps it was because he'd always had a weakness for blue-eyed men, or because he was a terribly selfish creature at heart and wanted to keep Alvis close regardless of any risk to the monk. Perhaps the very fact that Alvis still seemed to want him after what he'd done was stilling his tongue now.]
If you like. [His voice rose just slihhtly at the last, giving a questioning lilt to what should have been a firm statement. One hand twitched just slightly, as if he'd meant to gesture or reach out with it, but stopped himself.]
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Date: 2016-09-04 10:50 am (UTC)From:Perhaps it was because he'd always had a weakness for blue-eyed men, or because he was a terribly selfish creature at heart and wanted to keep Alvis close regardless of any risk to the monk. Perhaps the very fact that Alvis still seemed to want him after what he'd done was stilling his tongue now.]
If you like. [His voice rose just slihhtly at the last, giving a questioning lilt to what should have been a firm statement. One hand twitched just slightly, as if he'd meant to gesture or reach out with it, but stopped himself.]