Why did he keep coming back here?
Helmut stood motionless in front of the familiar front door, sweating more from anxiety than from the not-inconsequential heat of early summer. Stuck between knocking and turning around, the Baron simply stared at the sturdy frame and wondered to himself why he found it necessary to inevitably return to this place. It bordered on instinctual how his subconscious drove him to this position over and over again, and for what? To be somewhere familiar, or even safe? No, because then why would he leave?
Helmut shook his head to dispel the thought. Of course it was the case. He knew it, and it was likely that he did as well. And that burned deeply in his chest, knowing that one person could bend him to his will and Helmut would simply ask for more. A cool breeze blew gently across Helmut’s back, causing him to shiver. Was it worth it to be here again? Was that feeling of security, empathy...even love...
Suddenly, Helmut’s knuckles were against the door.