[Schwann nods a little as he does his best to take in what Alexei's saying through his clouded mind.]
I understand that more than you might think. Despite how Raven is, he's never allowed himself to get this close to anyone.
[Physically, maybe. But his emotions have never been part of the equation. Any attempts at actual romance have been gently turned down. He's never been able to put his metaphorical heart into it.
That's what is going to make this so strange to process in the morning.]
It's nice, though. To not think too deeply about it for once. I'm...glad you were willing to make it last by staying with me.
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I understand that more than you might think. Despite how Raven is, he's never allowed himself to get this close to anyone.
[Physically, maybe. But his emotions have never been part of the equation. Any attempts at actual romance have been gently turned down. He's never been able to put his metaphorical heart into it.
That's what is going to make this so strange to process in the morning.]
It's nice, though. To not think too deeply about it for once. I'm...glad you were willing to make it last by staying with me.