Continued from x with @dame-deparis
“I would offer you nothing less.” He bowed his head to her, admiring the way the shadows danced across her face in the flickering lamplight. “And you’re welcome. It’s my pleasure, really. Do you think we could...start over? I know our encounters in the past have been under, well ah- less than favorable conditions.” Treading carefully, he spoke slowly, trying his hardest to let her know he was being sincere. “I can assure you that my alliance with the guard is not a reflection of any personal beliefs on my part. I just, well I just...” Faltering. Dammit. “I’d like the chance to get to know you.” He rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly, for the first time in his life feeling small.










