"If you have need of my company for reasons beyond my duties," he starts delicately, finding the words, "then you may, of course, ask." They get along, there's no denying that. There is also no denying that Benevenuta has agendas within agendas, whether her own or her mother's, and it's unwise to assume even this is for mere sport and play. Part truth, part paranoia. Part understanding how the world works. There's no grudge held there. Still, they are friendly. He's just not certain how far that feeling extends.
Friendly can make allies. Friendship can be...compromising.
He's had several decades to try and figure out the balance. It will probably take several more to truly work it out.
"I admit that it's odd to finally be stopped. To stay in one place for more than a day or two. I don't want to get too comfortable, so I must remind myself that comfort, here, is allowed."
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A lot of the time, actually.
"If you have need of my company for reasons beyond my duties," he starts delicately, finding the words, "then you may, of course, ask." They get along, there's no denying that. There is also no denying that Benevenuta has agendas within agendas, whether her own or her mother's, and it's unwise to assume even this is for mere sport and play. Part truth, part paranoia. Part understanding how the world works. There's no grudge held there. Still, they are friendly. He's just not certain how far that feeling extends.
Friendly can make allies. Friendship can be...compromising.
He's had several decades to try and figure out the balance. It will probably take several more to truly work it out.
"I admit that it's odd to finally be stopped. To stay in one place for more than a day or two. I don't want to get too comfortable, so I must remind myself that comfort, here, is allowed."