Really, I had no idea you would be so surprised. That said, it's good to see you so pleased.
[He fairly obviously adores you? He thought he was clear about that much...]
Of course I'll let you know once I've come to any sort of conclusion. But I don't think either of us will be happy with it if we just ignore it entirely.
[Y-Yes, well...yes, well...if it hasn't been painfully obvious, the adoration is thoroughly mutual]
No, I...I don't think we will be. I have to say, I feel...so much better, having said my piece.
[It's even reflected in his posture; Sycamore hadn't been conscious of it, but he's been tense ever since he first sat down in the Groves. Now he can....relax, at least a bit.
...]
...it was killing me, to keep pushing you away like that. I think I rather like this 'open and honest' thing; maybe enough to keep it up.
[...let him be a little bit irreverent for a moment, it's. been a wild ride.]
So I will honestly say that I have no problem with you taking all the time that you need, Lysandre. I'm just...happy to finally be completely open with you.
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[He fairly obviously adores you? He thought he was clear about that much...]
Of course I'll let you know once I've come to any sort of conclusion. But I don't think either of us will be happy with it if we just ignore it entirely.
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No, I...I don't think we will be. I have to say, I feel...so much better, having said my piece.
[It's even reflected in his posture; Sycamore hadn't been conscious of it, but he's been tense ever since he first sat down in the Groves. Now he can....relax, at least a bit.
...]
...it was killing me, to keep pushing you away like that. I think I rather like this 'open and honest' thing; maybe enough to keep it up.
[...let him be a little bit irreverent for a moment, it's. been a wild ride.]
So I will honestly say that I have no problem with you taking all the time that you need, Lysandre. I'm just...happy to finally be completely open with you.