Hey, you never know. I could see how it wouldn't be Lorenz, but that doesn't mean someone couldn't come along and steal your heart away. I doubt I'm the most charming man in Fódlan, after all.
[Even as Dimitri buries his face in Claude's hair, Claude says these words. Maybe they reveal a little too much truth despite the light and playful tone—that he does have his insecurities about bagging a guy like Dimitri. He's never met someone who he sincerely wants to spend so much time with. He's never met anyone he's actually wanted to trust with his heart, or where he found himself offering it without even realizing what he was doing.
There's something special about Dimitri, and he knows it. Even if Dimitri sees himself as uninteresting or not special, even if he worries that his lack of experience is something that will eventually bore Claude... well, Claude knows it's not the case. If anything, his own concerns are rooted in not being good enough for Dimitri. His history of promiscuity and being unable to commit, his inability to let himself be truly vulnerable or open—they could all be reasons that Dimitri may eventually grow tired of him. He isn't so naive as to not consider the possibility.
Of course, that's not what he wants, and he doesn't have any intention of giving up so easily. Still, it's reason enough for him to bury himself just a little closer to Dimitri for a moment.] Buuuuut, I think I'd prefer things to stay like this.
[He says it with a laugh, very easily downplaying any of those insecurities. He's not here to cause Dimitri worry, so naturally it's easier to just play it off as teasing and affection rather than anything else. It's still way too early in this relationship for Claude to let himself open up to that degree, after all.]
After all, having a few good secrets keeps things interesting, right? [With another laugh, he finally draws back enough to look up at Dimitri, his smile bright and warm in a way that seems to only show itself when the two of them are alone together.] All that said... I'm sure you'd rather get comfortable than stay on your feet after practice like this.
[There will be plenty of time to cozy up together and cuddle; they don't have to do this standing just inside the doorway, after all.]
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[Even as Dimitri buries his face in Claude's hair, Claude says these words. Maybe they reveal a little too much truth despite the light and playful tone—that he does have his insecurities about bagging a guy like Dimitri. He's never met someone who he sincerely wants to spend so much time with. He's never met anyone he's actually wanted to trust with his heart, or where he found himself offering it without even realizing what he was doing.
There's something special about Dimitri, and he knows it. Even if Dimitri sees himself as uninteresting or not special, even if he worries that his lack of experience is something that will eventually bore Claude... well, Claude knows it's not the case. If anything, his own concerns are rooted in not being good enough for Dimitri. His history of promiscuity and being unable to commit, his inability to let himself be truly vulnerable or open—they could all be reasons that Dimitri may eventually grow tired of him. He isn't so naive as to not consider the possibility.
Of course, that's not what he wants, and he doesn't have any intention of giving up so easily. Still, it's reason enough for him to bury himself just a little closer to Dimitri for a moment.] Buuuuut, I think I'd prefer things to stay like this.
[He says it with a laugh, very easily downplaying any of those insecurities. He's not here to cause Dimitri worry, so naturally it's easier to just play it off as teasing and affection rather than anything else. It's still way too early in this relationship for Claude to let himself open up to that degree, after all.]
After all, having a few good secrets keeps things interesting, right? [With another laugh, he finally draws back enough to look up at Dimitri, his smile bright and warm in a way that seems to only show itself when the two of them are alone together.] All that said... I'm sure you'd rather get comfortable than stay on your feet after practice like this.
[There will be plenty of time to cozy up together and cuddle; they don't have to do this standing just inside the doorway, after all.]