[His smile returns, broader and fonder, though there's a wry shade to it when Jon speculates on when his feeling developed. "Sort of" indeed.]
I'm glad you appreciated the attempt. [He hums, considering the information and reflecting backwards to give his own response.] I think it might have been back when I gave you that haircut, for me.
[The vulnerability Jon had shown him...even though he knew at the time and knows now that it wasn't altogether intentionally given. It had sparked something in him anyway.
After a moment, though, Peter's expression becomes contemplative and serious.]
...That story you want from me. Is there a way I can give it to you safely? I don't particularly like to think of you struggling every time you see me.
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[His smile returns, broader and fonder, though there's a wry shade to it when Jon speculates on when his feeling developed. "Sort of" indeed.]
I'm glad you appreciated the attempt. [He hums, considering the information and reflecting backwards to give his own response.] I think it might have been back when I gave you that haircut, for me.
[The vulnerability Jon had shown him...even though he knew at the time and knows now that it wasn't altogether intentionally given. It had sparked something in him anyway.
After a moment, though, Peter's expression becomes contemplative and serious.]
...That story you want from me. Is there a way I can give it to you safely? I don't particularly like to think of you struggling every time you see me.