[ Looking uncertain, K eventually lowers his hand from Tech Boy's face and rests it back on his thigh as he listens without interrupting. It's what he excels at: absorbing information without reacting or offering an opinion, just as he's been programmed to do. It can be useful. Though he does speak up afterward. ]
Bringing it up serves the purpose of allowing me to understand you better. [ Among other things. But that's the heart of the matter for him, and why he's been so interested in the topics surrounding Tech Boy's godhood and how worship affects him. Wanting to know about what he faced in his homeworld is part of that. ]
You're holding me to the same low standards you've come to expect from everyone. [ He surmises. That much is clear, at least. ] It's understandable. [ Even if it plays on his own insecurities in the worst ways at times. ] But I hope you'll think better of me in the future.
[ His tone is soft as his gaze drifts to where the Child had been, wondering at its absence, and when he looks back he resumes running his hands along Tech Boy's thighs. Unhurried and without any particular intent. It's tempting to finish what he'd started and finally get those pants off, but for the moment he holds off. ]
What do you ask for? If you don't mind answering. [ There's still so many things he wants to know more about, but—
If the only way to satisfy my curiosity is at the expense of your comfort, it isn't worth it. You don't have to answer. But I'll never get tired of you talking with me. About anything. ]
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Bringing it up serves the purpose of allowing me to understand you better. [ Among other things. But that's the heart of the matter for him, and why he's been so interested in the topics surrounding Tech Boy's godhood and how worship affects him. Wanting to know about what he faced in his homeworld is part of that. ]
You're holding me to the same low standards you've come to expect from everyone. [ He surmises. That much is clear, at least. ] It's understandable. [ Even if it plays on his own insecurities in the worst ways at times. ] But I hope you'll think better of me in the future.
[ His tone is soft as his gaze drifts to where the Child had been, wondering at its absence, and when he looks back he resumes running his hands along Tech Boy's thighs. Unhurried and without any particular intent. It's tempting to finish what he'd started and finally get those pants off, but for the moment he holds off. ]
What do you ask for? If you don't mind answering. [ There's still so many things he wants to know more about, but—
If the only way to satisfy my curiosity is at the expense of your comfort, it isn't worth it. You don't have to answer. But I'll never get tired of you talking with me. About anything. ]