[ Not something. Someone. It doesn't take an order for K to consider making this concession, no matter how inaccurate it may feel to him — it's enough simply knowing that Tech Boy would prefer it.
With how frequently that particular conversation has occupied K's thoughts since Rapture, the reminder of what was said is hardly needed and makes him inwardly wince. Navigating the delicate emotional landscape of humans has taught him to be exceedingly cautious and indirect about anything that might cause upset, but that knowledge seems to go straight out the window when it comes to this god. K couldn't have been more blatant with his questions.
And now with that unfinished conversation shifting the context of their current one, his asking to stay could be interpreted as some kind of proposition. Which ... is an intriguing thought (that also unfortunately filters through their string connection), but he hadn't intended it that way. Torn between caution urging him to withdraw, and their connection compelling him to press forward, the indecision is clear in his expression. Acting on impulse— ]
I want to stay. [ He says decisively. ] If it won't inconvenience you.
[ Would it be inappropriate? Is that why their prior conversation was brought up? (Did Tech Boy intend to answer?) The questions go unvoiced but linger in his thoughts, just as his hand lingers on Tech Boy's wrist, his thumb slowly tracing over the underside where the skin is at its thinnest. The gesture is more curious than anything; experiencing physical contact without violence is still a complete novelty to him. ]
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With how frequently that particular conversation has occupied K's thoughts since Rapture, the reminder of what was said is hardly needed and makes him inwardly wince. Navigating the delicate emotional landscape of humans has taught him to be exceedingly cautious and indirect about anything that might cause upset, but that knowledge seems to go straight out the window when it comes to this god. K couldn't have been more blatant with his questions.
And now with that unfinished conversation shifting the context of their current one, his asking to stay could be interpreted as some kind of proposition. Which ... is an intriguing thought (that also unfortunately filters through their string connection), but he hadn't intended it that way. Torn between caution urging him to withdraw, and their connection compelling him to press forward, the indecision is clear in his expression. Acting on impulse— ]
I want to stay. [ He says decisively. ] If it won't inconvenience you.
[ Would it be inappropriate? Is that why their prior conversation was brought up? (Did Tech Boy intend to answer?) The questions go unvoiced but linger in his thoughts, just as his hand lingers on Tech Boy's wrist, his thumb slowly tracing over the underside where the skin is at its thinnest. The gesture is more curious than anything; experiencing physical contact without violence is still a complete novelty to him. ]