[ The smile Kyle offers Charles is soft and full of affection, even as he nods at that question.
Because he does understand where Charles is coming from. More than that, he appreciates it. He's been in a position of having no free will, even if he hadn't been aware. He knew what it was like to feel he had no choice, and he cherishes knowing that now he has.
And he cherishes knowing that Charles wants to know more without worrying if he doesn't want to talk about it, he doesn't have to. Whatever it may be if and when the time comes. ]
You're making perfect sense. You don't want me to feel I have to share things, but you're here for me if I want to. I've known others will listen if I wanted to, I just...
[ He pauses, considering his words and how to make sense himself. ]
Knowing others will listen isn't the same as them vocalizing that they actively want to hear things from you. [ He offers a tender look then. ] If I'm the one making sense now.
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Because he does understand where Charles is coming from. More than that, he appreciates it. He's been in a position of having no free will, even if he hadn't been aware. He knew what it was like to feel he had no choice, and he cherishes knowing that now he has.
And he cherishes knowing that Charles wants to know more without worrying if he doesn't want to talk about it, he doesn't have to. Whatever it may be if and when the time comes. ]
You're making perfect sense. You don't want me to feel I have to share things, but you're here for me if I want to. I've known others will listen if I wanted to, I just...
[ He pauses, considering his words and how to make sense himself. ]
Knowing others will listen isn't the same as them vocalizing that they actively want to hear things from you. [ He offers a tender look then. ] If I'm the one making sense now.