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[ He's about to tell Cyril that his friendship means more to him than he can really express- that he was right in giving the sending crystal to him, but then Cyril speaks those three little words that feel like a punch to the gut.
There's no mistaking the tone, and immediately, Dorian is remorseful. In the moment, it feels as if there's no mending things, that he really has ruined the one thing that means the most to him. It stops him in his tracks, and the only thing that Dorian can manage to get out is ]
My apologies..
There's no mistaking the tone, and immediately, Dorian is remorseful. In the moment, it feels as if there's no mending things, that he really has ruined the one thing that means the most to him. It stops him in his tracks, and the only thing that Dorian can manage to get out is ]
My apologies..
I didn't think it would amount to anything? I'm a horrible friend? I didn't want to burden you? There are plenty of reasons.
[ Dorian laughs softly, shaking his head, despite the fact that Cyril can't see him. ]
I've not exactly been kind to your feelings. A better friend would have, I don't know, asked? Or.. mentioned it somewhere between the sex.
I've not exactly been kind to your feelings. A better friend would have, I don't know, asked? Or.. mentioned it somewhere between the sex.
My feelings?
Believe me, my friend. Of the two of us, you've been much kinder to my feelings.
I promise. You've nothing to apologize for.
I'm the one who... [He cuts himself off, though, not really sure that he has the ability to complete that thought.]
Believe me, my friend. Of the two of us, you've been much kinder to my feelings.
I promise. You've nothing to apologize for.
I'm the one who... [He cuts himself off, though, not really sure that he has the ability to complete that thought.]
I don't understand how, but perhaps neither of us were.
[ They could have this conversation going on loop until they were blue in the face, but Dorian changes the subject. ]
I don't regret what we had, in any case.. and I hope my selfishness hasn't cost me your friendship?
[ They could have this conversation going on loop until they were blue in the face, but Dorian changes the subject. ]
I don't regret what we had, in any case.. and I hope my selfishness hasn't cost me your friendship?
I'm relieved to hear you say so. Is there anything at all I can do for you?
There's been no disappointment on my end, I assure you.
You're not a horrible friend. [ If anything she's the horrible one, but - ] I'm here now. If you want to talk about it.
He dressed up, Leilani. As in, The Iron Bull, famously known for his lack of shirt, wearing a hand-tailored suit. It surprised me, is all. That he not only listened to what I had to say, but we had a wonderful time.
I sincerely appreciate your honesty and your understanding, Cyril. I know it's not exactly ideal under any sort of scrutiny.
I think that's the first time anyone has called me honest, Dorian.
[He doesn't feel honest. He feels like he's hiding from his emotions once again, lying by pretending everything is fine.]
But I suppose there is always a first time for everything and you do have the habit of trying to stand out.
[He doesn't feel honest. He feels like he's hiding from his emotions once again, lying by pretending everything is fine.]
But I suppose there is always a first time for everything and you do have the habit of trying to stand out.
Then he really wanted to impress you, Dorian. [ She smiles fondly, shaking her head. Silly, silly man. ] I think you'd be good together, if that's what you want.
The rope was quite a pleasant surprise. [ MUTTER MUTTER ]
Ser! [ She laughs, faux scandalised. ] So you really had fun then.
[ He's not even a little sorry. If he can't dish to Leilani, who can he dish to? ]
Yes, of course.
Yes, of course.
I'm really happy for you, Dorian. [ Moving, she settles down against him again. ] You deserve to be happy like this.
I.. enjoy passing time with him, whether it be in the bedroom or not. It's certainly something quite new. [ He huffs a laugh, wrapping an arm around her. ]
I do wonder when he will grow tired of me.
I do wonder when he will grow tired of me.
There's nothing to say that he will get tired of you, Dorian.
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