[A low, quiet hum as he averts his gaze, his thoughts still racing.
He always keeps his thoughts to himself, only sharing when it's needed and even then sometimes not at all. That kind of secretive, closed off nature had almost been his and the world's downfall. So perhaps... He should just say what's on his mind. Maybe it will help her, and hopefully the both of them, too.]
...Ilsa. [His voice starts slow and quiet as he continues to weigh his thoughts and words.] I don't want any misunderstandings between us. You are someone I respect and trust, someone I hold in high regard, and value our relationship. I do not want that to be broken because of something that wasn't in our full control.
[He looks at her now, eyes clear as he continues.]
It's clear the drinks were enchanted, affecting our judgment and...thoughts. And it's perhaps fortunate things ended the way it did.
[As in, interrupted before they could go any further.]
I... [A small hesitation.] I don't want you hurt.
[Something that had been on his mind is that while he can move on whether they had actually hooked up or not, he's not sure how Ilsa would feel. She's the one who is seeking a relationship, a true romance to find love. Perhaps he's worrying too much—they're both older adults so perhaps it's not as important anymore. But he's still considering her feelings—and he's found he would dislike it greatly if he was the cause of some regret.
If he was part of something that she did not want, something that was against her will... It really wouldn't sit well with him.]
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[A low, quiet hum as he averts his gaze, his thoughts still racing.
He always keeps his thoughts to himself, only sharing when it's needed and even then sometimes not at all. That kind of secretive, closed off nature had almost been his and the world's downfall. So perhaps... He should just say what's on his mind. Maybe it will help her, and hopefully the both of them, too.]
...Ilsa. [His voice starts slow and quiet as he continues to weigh his thoughts and words.] I don't want any misunderstandings between us. You are someone I respect and trust, someone I hold in high regard, and value our relationship. I do not want that to be broken because of something that wasn't in our full control.
[He looks at her now, eyes clear as he continues.]
It's clear the drinks were enchanted, affecting our judgment and...thoughts. And it's perhaps fortunate things ended the way it did.
[As in, interrupted before they could go any further.]
I... [A small hesitation.] I don't want you hurt.
[Something that had been on his mind is that while he can move on whether they had actually hooked up or not, he's not sure how Ilsa would feel. She's the one who is seeking a relationship, a true romance to find love. Perhaps he's worrying too much—they're both older adults so perhaps it's not as important anymore. But he's still considering her feelings—and he's found he would dislike it greatly if he was the cause of some regret.
If he was part of something that she did not want, something that was against her will... It really wouldn't sit well with him.]