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[fantachetic]

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[samahl]

No. You don't have to apologize, Dorian.

[fantachetic]

No, I do. I've ruined a great deal.

[samahl]

Why would you ever think such a thing?

[fantachetic]

[ 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.

[samahl]

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.]

[fantachetic]

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?

[samahl]

Nothing in any world could cost you that.

[fantachetic]

I'm relieved to hear you say so. Is there anything at all I can do for you?

[samahl]

Just, promise me that you'll figure out what this thing with Bull is and enjoy it.

[fantachetic]

There's been no disappointment on my end, I assure you.

[samahl]

Then I truly am happy for you both. [And that is sincere above all else]

I should probably let you go now, though. I simply wanted to contact you and discuss this before it grew to be even more awkward.

[fantachetic]

I sincerely appreciate your honesty and your understanding, Cyril. I know it's not exactly ideal under any sort of scrutiny.

[samahl]

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.