[The chances of him being interested in anyone else is pretty low. Especially since... His feelings are similar. That night he had been protective of her mostly for her sake, knowing she would be embarrassed to be seen by strangers. But there had also been a seed of possessiveness, a strange feeling of wanting to monopolize her... Which was, in retrospect, both a little horrifying and disrespectful given their current state of relationship.
Yet even so...]
However. [A small pause.] I don't want you to feel any kind of obligation because of what happened that night. If you feel that I am lacking in your preferences or interests, do not hesitate to say so.
[Yes, it's still early enough to "break" cleanly without much negative feeling or effect to their pre-established relationship. This is especially so since this is in part to try and get a clearer perspective without that influence from before. Of course he may also being hesitant as his own personal feelings on romantic relationships are vague and he doesn't know where to put himself or even what to think of their current situation.
Regardless, it's clear that because of that, he's prioritizing Ilsa's needs over his own.]
no subject
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I don't mind.
[The chances of him being interested in anyone else is pretty low. Especially since... His feelings are similar. That night he had been protective of her mostly for her sake, knowing she would be embarrassed to be seen by strangers. But there had also been a seed of possessiveness, a strange feeling of wanting to monopolize her... Which was, in retrospect, both a little horrifying and disrespectful given their current state of relationship.
Yet even so...]
However. [A small pause.] I don't want you to feel any kind of obligation because of what happened that night. If you feel that I am lacking in your preferences or interests, do not hesitate to say so.
[Yes, it's still early enough to "break" cleanly without much negative feeling or effect to their pre-established relationship. This is especially so since this is in part to try and get a clearer perspective without that influence from before. Of course he may also being hesitant as his own personal feelings on romantic relationships are vague and he doesn't know where to put himself or even what to think of their current situation.
Regardless, it's clear that because of that, he's prioritizing Ilsa's needs over his own.]