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[holyposition]

It's not your fault. It's this place.

If I had my way, it would just be you and me. Nobody would be flirting with Stephen or anyone else. But I can't ask that of you. It wouldn't be fair.

[mygoodsir]

Oh, my darling. You are the light of my life, and I would give that to you if I believed that it was truly what you wanted.

vaguely problematic thoughts re: bisexuality? idk.

[holyposition]

It is. I can't stand this. I hate wondering if there's something you want that someone else can do better. Or if you'd rather be with a woman. Even if it's not true.

I want it, but I'm afraid I won't be strong enough to do it as long as Hawk is chasing me down. Which is why I'm not asking for it. I'm sorry.

[mygoodsir]

It's not true. I want you. I have since the beginning.

You don't have to apologise. It is as I thought.

[holyposition]

Logically, I know that. In my heart, I know that. But I still have this...knee-jerk fear. I know it's not rational.

[ Abandoned, so many times. By Dresden, by Aemond, by Hawk more times than he can count. By God, long before this place, but the horrors of it only make that more clear. ]

I feel like I do. I'm ready to be over it, but I just need time.

[mygoodsir]

You have all the time you need. I'll still be here.

[holyposition]

Thank you. I love you.

Would you really give up everyone else? When I'm sure I'm ready?

[mygoodsir]

It would hurt my heart, but yes.

[holyposition]

I can't ask for that, then. I don't want you hurting because of me.

[mygoodsir]

Tim. You've already hurt me. This at least would be worth it, and it would be brief.

[holyposition]

Because of how I want things to be, or because I can't get over him fast enough?

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I don't know what's wrong with me.

[mygoodsir]

Darling, hush. It doesn't matter.

You taught me what romantic love is. Do you understand that? I will love you as long as I draw breath. No matter what. No matter who else comes into my life, or into yours.

To me there is nothing wrong with you.

[holyposition]

It does matter. Being that person [ Who opened his eyes to what love could be, like Hawk had for him ] only makes it easier for me to hurt you, and I don't want to do that. If this place makes it impossible, then I'm still sorry. I don't want anyone to feel the way I've felt. Especially not you.

Come home. Please. You can make me pay for it. Or you can hold me until we fall asleep. Either. both. anything you want.

[mygoodsir]

Tim, people hurt one another. It's what we do. But it's such a small part of it, and you worry overmuch.

You make me feel like the luckiest man alive every day.

I'm not going to punish you, Tim. But I am on my way.

[holyposition]

It doesn't have to be.

I'm so grateful for you. I've never been so sure about anything. Do you know that?

I'll put the kettle on for you.

[mygoodsir]

On this we disagree.

No. But it does my heart good to hear it. I had thought sometimes early on that I should not have confessed my love to you, but by God am I glad that I did.

You spoil me.

[holyposition]

If you hadn't said it first, I would have done it before too long. I'd already known by the time I died.

We can curl up and watch a movie?

[mygoodsir]

But you hadn't promised not to.

That would be lovely. One of your musicals?

[holyposition]

In hindsight, I don't know if that was a fair ask. It's not like you can control it.

It's what I needed to hear, in that moment.

If you don't mind it. something with gene kelly

[mygoodsir]

I can't blame him for asking. It's frightening to consider others may love the one you do.

I love you, Timothy Laughlin. Always.

You'd leave me for Mr. Kelly, though. ;)

[holyposition]

I know. Trust me, I do.

I would not! He very publicly left the Catholic Church, I got in trouble with my mother for still going to his movies.

And, you know. I love you. 😊

[mygoodsir]

Know that I am yours.

And now here you are with a Protestant.

Yes, but I can't dance like that.

[holyposition]

I'll get you into a confession someday. I haven't given up.

Nobody can!

[mygoodsir]

I can't imagine how.

You dance well.

[holyposition]

It'll be easier when we're out of here, and there’s a real priest in the booth instead of perverts.

Not like THAT