[ Why was he allowing fear and doubt to rule over him when it came to this? It wasn't like he let that take control back in his younger years. He was reckless, pushing forward for what he felt was right and what he wanted, back in those early days. Now? ... He supposes it has a lot to do with the experiences he's had through the years, compared to how little he'd gone through before, when he'd first proposed to someone himself. He was but a child then, stumbling through the world at his own pace.
Maybe that's why he was trying to warn Leona. To make sure that he knew what he was getting into, knew what he was asking for. Leona's life was so short compared to Lilia's, as Lilia had already mentioned, already brought up. He wanted Leona to be sure, to not rush into something so important.... but he understood why this boy might want to.
Lilia wants it too. Wants a commitment, something physical, some sort of promise that shows they're actually committed to each other. ]
... You should be so much more careful with the fae and things like this. Promises, deals, contracts, anything like that. You can't be sure I won't take advantage of it. Of you.
[ Says the fae who is currently nudging his way closer, his fingers pressing against Leona's back and spine in a way that's affectionate and kind, even with the pressure of the mattress under him. ]
In all the years of my long life, I've never had a boy as bold as you around. Declaring they want to marry me, to make me theirs. Once, I was that bold boy. [ This was comfortable. Almost too comfortable... but he forces himself to look up at Leona. ] I'll consider it. It could do me good to be tied down. Let's think more on it in the morning, alright?
[ Back on that other topic, though.... ]
I can take a little pain. That said, I wouldn't complain if you were to offset it with something sweeter. Hmm... What if I ask you to pay me back now? To give me what I'm owed from our little trip? Would that be enough to offset the pain, you think?
[ Yeah, he might've spent a moment shifting to look up at Leona, but that isn't lasting very long. He's nosing back against his neck, pressing his lips there again, enjoying the feeling of his warmth. ]
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Maybe that's why he was trying to warn Leona. To make sure that he knew what he was getting into, knew what he was asking for. Leona's life was so short compared to Lilia's, as Lilia had already mentioned, already brought up. He wanted Leona to be sure, to not rush into something so important.... but he understood why this boy might want to.
Lilia wants it too. Wants a commitment, something physical, some sort of promise that shows they're actually committed to each other. ]
... You should be so much more careful with the fae and things like this. Promises, deals, contracts, anything like that. You can't be sure I won't take advantage of it. Of you.
[ Says the fae who is currently nudging his way closer, his fingers pressing against Leona's back and spine in a way that's affectionate and kind, even with the pressure of the mattress under him. ]
In all the years of my long life, I've never had a boy as bold as you around. Declaring they want to marry me, to make me theirs. Once, I was that bold boy. [ This was comfortable. Almost too comfortable... but he forces himself to look up at Leona. ] I'll consider it. It could do me good to be tied down. Let's think more on it in the morning, alright?
[ Back on that other topic, though.... ]
I can take a little pain. That said, I wouldn't complain if you were to offset it with something sweeter. Hmm... What if I ask you to pay me back now? To give me what I'm owed from our little trip? Would that be enough to offset the pain, you think?
[ Yeah, he might've spent a moment shifting to look up at Leona, but that isn't lasting very long. He's nosing back against his neck, pressing his lips there again, enjoying the feeling of his warmth. ]