[ Well, that makes two of them. Asbel's complete lack of doubt in his decision is enough to prompt a shy chuckle; Richard is clearly pleased to hear it.
After all, he owes so much to Asbel- his life, definitely, but also his happiness. To think that he could have never barged in through that window... never let the light in.
And now, here he is, so casually offering more of it. ]
You'll probably become even busier than I am from here on out. [ Of course, he's joking- but there is some truth to it. He's not going to monopolize Asbel's free time when it would be more wisely spent with his future wife. ] Still, I hope it's alright if I hold you to that.
[ He turns a bit more to properly face Asbel, since he's leaning back; his hand, turning ever so slightly as well to better support him, has their fingers brushing. Maybe there is a slight selfishness in his refusal to pull away, even if it would be the proper thing to do... but there are worse things. Right? ]
... Do you remember when I asked you and Sophie if you would like to accompany me in discovering more of the world?
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After all, he owes so much to Asbel- his life, definitely, but also his happiness. To think that he could have never barged in through that window... never let the light in.
And now, here he is, so casually offering more of it. ]
You'll probably become even busier than I am from here on out. [ Of course, he's joking- but there is some truth to it. He's not going to monopolize Asbel's free time when it would be more wisely spent with his future wife. ] Still, I hope it's alright if I hold you to that.
[ He turns a bit more to properly face Asbel, since he's leaning back; his hand, turning ever so slightly as well to better support him, has their fingers brushing. Maybe there is a slight selfishness in his refusal to pull away, even if it would be the proper thing to do... but there are worse things. Right? ]
... Do you remember when I asked you and Sophie if you would like to accompany me in discovering more of the world?