[It's almost easier to summarize what he doesn't like, for however much intimacy is a difficult thing for him. However, Byleth has been patient and kind with him, and he has few doubts that he can relax with him.]
I... tis difficult for me to put it plainly into words. [And it's been awhile since he has been intimate.] Too rarely I have been with someone whose company I enjoyed that I could rightly relish it.
But I would want to take care of you. That most of all. So tell me what it is that you enjoy from your partners, and I will grant it gladly.
I admit... I'm much the same. I enjoy pleasing my partner. Knowing that I am doing well- that is what truly drives any kind of desire. Bringing someone else pleasure and happiness.
[ He knows that probably doesn't answer the question though. ]
Other than that, I enjoy novel sensations, but have a strong preference for intimacy. Romance, I guess you could say.
Is that so? ...Full glad I am to hear it, in truth.
[He could spare to admit this much, couldn't he? He's spent a bit of time with Byleth. Spent more than enough to dwell on too many matters. To share is... not typical. Still, if it could help them both--]
I could not be so casual with a partner in this way. I have no illusions of romantic love, but so long as it is someone I care about, then it is well.
I do not wish for it to feel like a transaction nor impersonal.
I couldn't agree more. [ Byleth lets a warmer smile lighten his face, comforted to know that he and Obsidian see eye to eye on this important matter of intimacy. ]
Even in the absence of the textbook romance, warmth and care need not be lacking. Especially between friends.
As long as we have that, then I will be very happy with whatever we do together.
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I... tis difficult for me to put it plainly into words. [And it's been awhile since he has been intimate.] Too rarely I have been with someone whose company I enjoyed that I could rightly relish it.
But I would want to take care of you. That most of all. So tell me what it is that you enjoy from your partners, and I will grant it gladly.
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[ He knows that probably doesn't answer the question though. ]
Other than that, I enjoy novel sensations, but have a strong preference for intimacy. Romance, I guess you could say.
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[He could spare to admit this much, couldn't he? He's spent a bit of time with Byleth. Spent more than enough to dwell on too many matters. To share is... not typical. Still, if it could help them both--]
I could not be so casual with a partner in this way. I have no illusions of romantic love, but so long as it is someone I care about, then it is well.
I do not wish for it to feel like a transaction nor impersonal.
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Even in the absence of the textbook romance, warmth and care need not be lacking. Especially between friends.
As long as we have that, then I will be very happy with whatever we do together.