OLIVER
That last comment would remain within Oliver for a while, it'd help him to realize something new. Maybe Loren simply viewed help as a sign of defeat, thus causing him to reject any sign of it. Oliver knew that he sometimes wanted help, but other times he saw it as being annoying and like the other person was baby-ing him. That could easily be the case. He'd make sure to remember that in the future, to treat Loren properly from now on.
The smile remains on Oliver's face as Harper shows a return of happiness for him. "I could always help you try to find a Guild? I think I know someone in all of them, so maybe we could find a place for you to join! Also, I know many of the guilds hold events where you can participate but you don't have to join. It gives you an idea of what they have to offer without the full commitment." Obviously, Oliver wanted Harper to join the Artist's Guild. Already, Bastien had shown a very keen interest in the idea of having a performer. "If you want, I could tell you a bit more about my guild?" If Harper didn't want to join then that was fine, really, but the least he could do was try. No hurt in offering to at least inform Harper about the offerings and why he could be a good fit for the Guild.
Harper, unfortunately, didn't notice his small flirtatious move, but he did at least show respect towards him. The man didn't seem to view him as any smaller, in fact he showed the same level of friendship as before. It was nice to have a man so accepting and open where Oliver didn't have to worry about underlying thoughts that were hidden from view. "Thank you, Harper..." He offered a small smile, his face still a light pink. "Trust me, I don't have any place of quick one-offs anymore... I want to find someone who will accept me and love me for me, not with the idea of doing anything sexual." Of course, Oliver could still pleasure the other person, which he probably would do if they wanted. This was a bit more awkward seeing as how Oliver viewed the man and was basically telling Harper what he wanted of him. To be held and loved for him, not for the idea of doing something sexual with him.
Biting down on his lip, Oliver thought for a moment before quickly changing his mind. No.... it was too awkward for that, besides, Harper had completely missed the small attempt previously to hint that he wanted a kiss. "Could you perform for me? Or show me some of your acrobatics? And then after maybe.... maybe I could sketch you? I do need some more practice...if you're okay with that."
The smile remains on Oliver's face as Harper shows a return of happiness for him. "I could always help you try to find a Guild? I think I know someone in all of them, so maybe we could find a place for you to join! Also, I know many of the guilds hold events where you can participate but you don't have to join. It gives you an idea of what they have to offer without the full commitment." Obviously, Oliver wanted Harper to join the Artist's Guild. Already, Bastien had shown a very keen interest in the idea of having a performer. "If you want, I could tell you a bit more about my guild?" If Harper didn't want to join then that was fine, really, but the least he could do was try. No hurt in offering to at least inform Harper about the offerings and why he could be a good fit for the Guild.
Harper, unfortunately, didn't notice his small flirtatious move, but he did at least show respect towards him. The man didn't seem to view him as any smaller, in fact he showed the same level of friendship as before. It was nice to have a man so accepting and open where Oliver didn't have to worry about underlying thoughts that were hidden from view. "Thank you, Harper..." He offered a small smile, his face still a light pink. "Trust me, I don't have any place of quick one-offs anymore... I want to find someone who will accept me and love me for me, not with the idea of doing anything sexual." Of course, Oliver could still pleasure the other person, which he probably would do if they wanted. This was a bit more awkward seeing as how Oliver viewed the man and was basically telling Harper what he wanted of him. To be held and loved for him, not for the idea of doing something sexual with him.
Biting down on his lip, Oliver thought for a moment before quickly changing his mind. No.... it was too awkward for that, besides, Harper had completely missed the small attempt previously to hint that he wanted a kiss. "Could you perform for me? Or show me some of your acrobatics? And then after maybe.... maybe I could sketch you? I do need some more practice...if you're okay with that."
I JUST WANT MY EXISTENCE
TO BE MORE THAN TREMBLING
TO BE MORE THAN TREMBLING
