[He tilts his head, curious and confused... and concerned. Then he withdra2ws his hand from the water so he can stand again, coming closer to the professor and settling his dry hand on the other's shoulder.]
Unless... you are- ah... I fear I've made a bit of a fool of myself, haven't I? [But he merely looks rueful for a moment before returning his hands to his own person.] I was on the island for a rather long time, about a year actually. There's.... a sort of freedom of ahem affections that comes along with such things. I can occupy myself in the other room once the bath is drawn and let you tend to yourself, Byleth. I did not mean to make you uncomfortable...
I am usually the one in the position to look after people. That's all. As far as sexual contact, I'm not really fussed about it. So long as it's something done out of desire. Not obligation.
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I can tell you worked hard on it.
[ He lets himself be ushered toward the tub, peering down at it as Lorenz runs, and heats the water himself. ]
You really don't have to do all this for me, you know. I feel- uh. I guess I'm not used to letting people-
You know. [ Take care of him. ] Are you sure this is all right?
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[He tilts his head, curious and confused... and concerned. Then he withdra2ws his hand from the water so he can stand again, coming closer to the professor and settling his dry hand on the other's shoulder.]
Unless... you are- ah... I fear I've made a bit of a fool of myself, haven't I? [But he merely looks rueful for a moment before returning his hands to his own person.] I was on the island for a rather long time, about a year actually. There's.... a sort of freedom of ahem affections that comes along with such things. I can occupy myself in the other room once the bath is drawn and let you tend to yourself, Byleth. I did not mean to make you uncomfortable...
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No, that's not it at all. I just...
I am usually the one in the position to look after people. That's all. As far as sexual contact, I'm not really fussed about it. So long as it's something done out of desire. Not obligation.
If you wanted that with me, then I welcome it.
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[Welp so much for keeping his hands to himself. Lorenz lifts both hands to cradle Byleth's face, tilting his face up towards him, to meet his gaze.]
Byleth. Anyone would be blessed to have the opportunity to share such things with one so generous and kind as you.
[Lorenz leans in to place a soft kiss on the professor's lips, slow and lingering.]
And it's precisely why I want to care for you for once.
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Oh...
[ He closes his eyes slowly, enjoying the kiss that he very gently leans into. That is... extremely nice. ]
Then- ah. Yes, then. I... would like that.