[ He lets Reyes tug him down to the couch, his ass right up against Reyes's so he can worm under his arm. You'd think they'd been apart months with the way they can't let any distance between them. Balthier grins at Reyes's confirmation of missing him, the way he relaxes into this and enjoys his drink. It's not the first time it's occurred to Balthier that there are parts of domesticity he deeply enjoys. The Venn Diagram with 'includes Reyes' is a circle. ]
You can always send me away. I'll go. Just say the word. I wouldn't dream of compromising your work. [ Usually. In aggregate. When he's sure things aren't too pressing, he absolutely enjoys presenting himself as an increasing distraction. ]
Reyes Vidal, caught and being tortured for information, still worried about someone else touching me.
[ His eyes sparkle as he takes a sip of his own drink. Reyes isn't jealous, not the kind that is suspicious or keeps Balthier from work or friends or being himself. But oh is he possessive, so clear in wanting Balthier to himself where it matters, and Balthier will never grow tired of hearing it. ]
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Date: 2022-06-23 05:00 pm (UTC)You can always send me away. I'll go. Just say the word. I wouldn't dream of compromising your work. [ Usually. In aggregate. When he's sure things aren't too pressing, he absolutely enjoys presenting himself as an increasing distraction. ]
Reyes Vidal, caught and being tortured for information, still worried about someone else touching me.
[ His eyes sparkle as he takes a sip of his own drink. Reyes isn't jealous, not the kind that is suspicious or keeps Balthier from work or friends or being himself. But oh is he possessive, so clear in wanting Balthier to himself where it matters, and Balthier will never grow tired of hearing it. ]