"Yet I am not the most charismatic nor attractive." Abasi nudged Loren back, struggling to imagine anyone choosing him over Loren; perhaps it was his upbringing making him bias given Loren's estate and family, but he was well aware his own personality could often put people off. "If...it is also important to you, mention it."
The gentle hand on his knee and Loren's sweet words were so well meant, but he couldn't help but shake his head with a quiet laugh. "You think that because of who I am to you; it is not the full truth. If we do ever have children, I would have to work on myself and my approach, I think." Like everything, it would be a process; since arriving in Caido Abasi had looked deep at himself and found many aspects wanting, had been patching himself together a more gentler, kinder self.
It sounded like Loren was undergoing something similar; with a smile Abasi cleared the things between them so he could sit closer, leaning his head on Loren's shoulder in a wordless show of affection, watching the river go by and just enjoying the man's presence. Perhaps they were both works in progress, but that only meant they could enjoy the process of becoming together.
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ABASI
it's sad to know that we are not alone
it's sad to know there's no honest way out
