[ It is obnoxious how much sense you're making. It's making him feel sheepish. Finally he just huffs lightly, more for feeling embarrassed at not having a better answer than anything. ]
--maybe. But it isn't that easy. It's not like I can just have a conversation with him whenever-- or ever.
[ Aside from once, very briefly... and the occasional ominous and cryptic remark of the shadow that stalked him in mirrors. But that was all very muted and more like ghostly remnants of whoever the man used to be, very one-way, and Allen too stunned to really say anything before it was over.
Either way he resettles himself with a slight sigh, this time settling both arms across the back of Shouto's shoulders as he lets his weight sink against him carefully, mindful still. Getting used to being okay with doing so still.
He kisses his cheek in an offhand, casual manner. Appreciative and a silent thanks despite his huff. ]
Certainly not anymore. [ And that is a very good thing. ]
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--maybe. But it isn't that easy. It's not like I can just have a conversation with him whenever-- or ever.
[ Aside from once, very briefly... and the occasional ominous and cryptic remark of the shadow that stalked him in mirrors. But that was all very muted and more like ghostly remnants of whoever the man used to be, very one-way, and Allen too stunned to really say anything before it was over.
Either way he resettles himself with a slight sigh, this time settling both arms across the back of Shouto's shoulders as he lets his weight sink against him carefully, mindful still. Getting used to being okay with doing so still.
He kisses his cheek in an offhand, casual manner. Appreciative and a silent thanks despite his huff. ]
Certainly not anymore. [ And that is a very good thing. ]