( He's painfully aware of the physicality to it, the euphoric sensation of her hand wrapping around his own, like an anxiety clawing at his ribs. He's not about to deter her, doing his best to steel himself as they walked down the street in silence. It was more than he expected from her, but, that in itself was a hopeful sign. She was developing sentimentality. He considers that it's good for her, while she's here.
It's already been some time before they finally arrive. Fayren is notably less modern than the other cities, as can be told by the cobbled streets and dated architecture, or the ponds and near, forest-like area that surrounds the house Rin had helped him pick.
Since they're in relative privacy now, he actually makes to... wrap his arm around her waist as he leads her up the steps of the house, a silent appreciation of her gentle comforting from before. He'd still been attempting to wrap his head around Iri's message, that she would want him to be happy in spite of his entire being telling him he should not.
But truly, he ought to focus on Maiya for now. That she was here, with him. That he's been given the opportunity to see her again at all. He opens his mouth, hoping the words would form from his lips, but nothing comes to fruition, and merely awestruck by her presence. )
Probably nsfw after this point. OH GOD, WHY IS THIS ALLOWED???
It's already been some time before they finally arrive. Fayren is notably less modern than the other cities, as can be told by the cobbled streets and dated architecture, or the ponds and near, forest-like area that surrounds the house Rin had helped him pick.
Since they're in relative privacy now, he actually makes to... wrap his arm around her waist as he leads her up the steps of the house, a silent appreciation of her gentle comforting from before. He'd still been attempting to wrap his head around Iri's message, that she would want him to be happy in spite of his entire being telling him he should not.
But truly, he ought to focus on Maiya for now. That she was here, with him. That he's been given the opportunity to see her again at all. He opens his mouth, hoping the words would form from his lips, but nothing comes to fruition, and merely awestruck by her presence. )