For Sinric
Jun. 7th, 2015 02:22 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
athelstanthescribeAthelstan's room is almost pathologically neat, the bed made and everything in its place.
He stands aside to let Sinric in, the bathroom door standing open to reveal the huge sunken bath inside.
He stands aside to let Sinric in, the bathroom door standing open to reveal the huge sunken bath inside.
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Date: 2015-06-14 10:37 pm (UTC)It's easier to think of them that way - as his protector, as the couple he serves. At least for now, till he's had time to deal with his own feelings.
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Date: 2015-06-14 10:40 pm (UTC)He reaches up to stroke Sinric's cheek again.
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Date: 2015-06-14 10:42 pm (UTC)As does Athelstan.
"But remember you're free to come and go as you please, while you're here."
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Date: 2015-06-14 10:48 pm (UTC)"If I am free, then I much go, for a little while at least. But you have my word I will return to you."
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Date: 2015-06-14 11:01 pm (UTC)So it's not just kindness, he means to say.
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Date: 2015-06-14 11:04 pm (UTC)It tears at Athelstan's heart that Oriens thinks freedom is such a great kindness, especially given that they've neither bought nor captured him, only met him in a tavern.
"Return to us as often and for as long as you want to, you'll be welcome. But if you should find somewhere you'd rather be, that also will be your choice to make."
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Date: 2015-06-15 12:00 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-06-15 12:12 am (UTC)He pulls Athelstan into his arms and goes back to sleep.
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Date: 2015-06-15 10:42 am (UTC)"I think he will", Athelstan says, using Ragnar's shoulder as a pillow as he too goes back to sleep.