[ This is actually probably the most relaxed she's seen him. ]
That's good. You don't really let yourself do that very much.
[ She fiddles with her phone until she has it playing some very soft instrumental music and then proceeds to hum along. Since he hasn't told her to stop, she takes that as tacit permission to continue threading her fingers through his hair, gently running her fingertips against his scalp. ]
She's quiet for a moment as she considers that. It's both surprising--and not. He lives his life with such wariness, in a place where, outside his own family and staff he can't trust anyone. Of course he doesn't feel safe enough to indulge in this sort of thing. ]
... Well, we can stay here like this as long as you'd like. To make up for that.
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[ No problem. Actually, I think I owe you an apology. If I'd known things were going to end up as they were, I would have suggested this before.
She knows he's still very sensitive about his reputation and appearance, he's said so probably a half dozen times by now.
She sits down on the cushioned seat and pats her lap. ]
You wanted to rest your head, right? Go ahead.
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{ but this time he's much more relaxed as he takes a seat as well, leaning down until his head can rest back against her thighs. }
But thank you, nonetheless.
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[ She reaches down and combs some of the hair away from his face. ]
Better?
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Much. I already feel rather relaxed.
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That's good. You don't really let yourself do that very much.
[ She fiddles with her phone until she has it playing some very soft instrumental music and then proceeds to hum along. Since he hasn't told her to stop, she takes that as tacit permission to continue threading her fingers through his hair, gently running her fingertips against his scalp. ]
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I don't normally have the time to.
{ but it is really pleasant, very relaxing, enough that even his hands flop to rest against his stomach.
and his next words are a small mumble, intended only for her ears. }
Nor do I normally feel safe to.
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She's quiet for a moment as she considers that. It's both surprising--and not. He lives his life with such wariness, in a place where, outside his own family and staff he can't trust anyone. Of course he doesn't feel safe enough to indulge in this sort of thing. ]
... Well, we can stay here like this as long as you'd like. To make up for that.
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Just for a while is more than enough. I imagine you have people lining up to see you.
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You are worth the wait.