[Ryou adjusts, so that he's still facing Atem. His chin rests on his crossed arms, and as he listens, his tongue flicks out a few times. He still hasn't gotten the hang of stopping that from happening, but it helps him with learning a bit about his world now that he's a naga. Such as learning that Atem tasted very much like chocolate in his mouth, even though Ryou was just smelling the air.
At any rate, it's an involuntary reaction showing that he's listening, and interested in what Atem has to say.
...Unfortunately, being interested and enjoying are two different things. The small snakes framing either side of his face backpedal, hiding back in his actual hair.
Someone doesn't want to really be perceived right now. His snakes are lucky they can get away with it.]
I...want to talk about that. It's important to me that we talk about the whole...staying out thing. Which is okay, you don't owe me anything more than what you want to b-but I...I don't...
[His slitted eyes shift nervously, and his tongue flicks out again. This time it's nerves.]
I-if you can't trust me with my own reactions, when I've always trusted you with yours, and tried my best to support you, then--then how can you trust me as a shade either? I can't be sorry enough for what I did, never. But...if our trust ends based on a temporary change, then it's not...good, right?
I admit...ever since October, I may have overcompensated, to make you feel safe too. I wanted to, since you're always doing things for me! So, in my own way, I might have...given you too much free reign.
It's much easier to trust someone who is more confident, and to do what they think is right. At least, that's how I feel. You've always known what you were doing, or adapted quickly to the stakes. Maybe it doesn't seem like it, but to me, it is a skill. You're already one of Her priests, and you're nearly unkillable! Why wouldn't I trust you?
[Ryou pauses, his coils shifting restlessly.]
...What made you feel that you can't tell me I have a bad idea? Is it just because I trust you more than me...?
[He needs to know where he's screwed up, so he can fix it. If it can be fixed...]
is this not the best time to have a serious conversation? whaaaat?
At any rate, it's an involuntary reaction showing that he's listening, and interested in what Atem has to say.
...Unfortunately, being interested and enjoying are two different things. The small snakes framing either side of his face backpedal, hiding back in his actual hair.
Someone doesn't want to really be perceived right now. His snakes are lucky they can get away with it.]
I...want to talk about that. It's important to me that we talk about the whole...staying out thing. Which is okay, you don't owe me anything more than what you want to b-but I...I don't...
[His slitted eyes shift nervously, and his tongue flicks out again. This time it's nerves.]
I-if you can't trust me with my own reactions, when I've always trusted you with yours, and tried my best to support you, then--then how can you trust me as a shade either? I can't be sorry enough for what I did, never. But...if our trust ends based on a temporary change, then it's not...good, right?
I admit...ever since October, I may have overcompensated, to make you feel safe too. I wanted to, since you're always doing things for me! So, in my own way, I might have...given you too much free reign.
It's much easier to trust someone who is more confident, and to do what they think is right. At least, that's how I feel. You've always known what you were doing, or adapted quickly to the stakes. Maybe it doesn't seem like it, but to me, it is a skill. You're already one of Her priests, and you're nearly unkillable! Why wouldn't I trust you?
[Ryou pauses, his coils shifting restlessly.]
...What made you feel that you can't tell me I have a bad idea? Is it just because I trust you more than me...?
[He needs to know where he's screwed up, so he can fix it. If it can be fixed...]