[ All the respect and fondness in the world isn't enough to stem the tide of exasperation he feels in the face of reaction. If he'd ever had expectations or hopes of such a moment before, having her disrobe out of fury and rebuff any attempt at kindness would most assuredly not have been included among them.
But perhaps, between the two of them, this was never going to come together easily.
He moves forward, reaching out to grasp her hand within his own. If she'll allow him, he traces a thumb across the scar closest to her wrist. A faint whisper of a touch. At odds with the steel of his tone. ]
What is it you want from me?
[ Physically, emotionally... She's free to take the question however she'd like, so long as she does not disregard it altogether. ]
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[ All the respect and fondness in the world isn't enough to stem the tide of exasperation he feels in the face of reaction. If he'd ever had expectations or hopes of such a moment before, having her disrobe out of fury and rebuff any attempt at kindness would most assuredly not have been included among them.
But perhaps, between the two of them, this was never going to come together easily.
He moves forward, reaching out to grasp her hand within his own. If she'll allow him, he traces a thumb across the scar closest to her wrist. A faint whisper of a touch. At odds with the steel of his tone. ]
What is it you want from me?
[ Physically, emotionally... She's free to take the question however she'd like, so long as she does not disregard it altogether. ]