[What a surprise. He supposed the medium did make a lot of sense for Bernadetta. Very well; he would accept this stage.]
[He brings the reply at night on (habitually) silent feet, slipping it under her door in turn with hardly a whisper.]
You have nothing to apologize for, Bernadetta; I made my own share of assumptions that night. Regardless, I shall accept your apology, provided you accept mine.
As you might have noticed in our history of five years, I am one to speak my mind. If I am truly displeased, or opposed to an idea, I will openly say so—even to Her Majesty. If nothing else, there is that aspect of my character that you can trust.
No, I had likewise presumed you would not be interested in it. I am aware that I, at times, cause you such great discomfort that you can hardly look me in the face. [Like now, case in point, he doesn't mention.] Please understand that is not something I begrudge you for. However, an aspect of Bonding involves touch; I was only trying to avoid causing you undue distress.
It seems my actions have had the opposite effect. Thank you for your letter, Bernadetta. I hope this dialogue will clarify matters for the both of us.
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Date: 2020-02-05 03:55 am (UTC)[What a surprise. He supposed the medium did make a lot of sense for Bernadetta. Very well; he would accept this stage.]
[He brings the reply at night on (habitually) silent feet, slipping it under her door in turn with hardly a whisper.]
You have nothing to apologize for, Bernadetta; I made my own share of assumptions that night. Regardless, I shall accept your apology, provided you accept mine.
As you might have noticed in our history of five years, I am one to speak my mind. If I am truly displeased, or opposed to an idea, I will openly say so—even to Her Majesty. If nothing else, there is that aspect of my character that you can trust.
No, I had likewise presumed you would not be interested in it. I am aware that I, at times, cause you such great discomfort that you can hardly look me in the face. [Like now, case in point, he doesn't mention.] Please understand that is not something I begrudge you for. However, an aspect of Bonding involves touch; I was only trying to avoid causing you undue distress.
It seems my actions have had the opposite effect. Thank you for your letter, Bernadetta. I hope this dialogue will clarify matters for the both of us.