[That helps put things in perspective. As much as he wants to self-sacrifice, Livio wouldn't be doing Dolph any favors by venturing too far out of his comfort zone just to please him. It would likely only end up making Dolph feel guilty.]
I reckon we can avoid that by doin' just this. Talkin' about it.
And y'know... everyone fucks up sometimes. I can't imagine you hurtin' me on purpose, 'n I won't hold accidents against you.
[Even most of those who have harmed Livio, he doesn't hold a grudge against. Not Elendira, nor Legato, not even for supposedly killing him. Even his anger toward Conrad is for other peoples' sakes. Really, the only one he doesn't think he could ever forgive is Chapel, and it would take years of dedicated manipulation for Dolph to come close to hurting him that badly.]
[Livio could be just a little bit fussy over a lack of verbal confirmation, but he gives Dolph the benefit of the doubt. Especially since he's so sweet about it.
His fingers tighten ever so slightly in Dolph's hair. Not pulling, but holding him affectionately. His lips work softly against Dolph's for a few seconds, as well, before he turns to break the kiss and nuzzle at him instead.]
Sorry, darlin'... just one more thing. If y'find that somebody else makes you happy, or even just makes y'feel good for a while, I don't want you t'feel like you can't pursue it. You don't have to... but you got my permission. Support, even.
[ but it's fair to lay it out. dolph is the same. verbal confirmations settle easier in the heart than assumptions. and he's not one to make assumptions ever again. ]
All right. I'll keep it in mind. Both of those things.
It is. But I want the same for you. [Like Liv said earlier. Every chance Dolph has for happiness, even if he doesn't believe he deserves it.
He appreciates so much that Dolph agrees readily this time. Shows his appreciation by running his hands up and down the muscles of Dolph's back, and of course, renewing their kiss.]
[ dolph doubts it's going to happen. even with how good it feels with livio, it wouldn't surprise him if livio finds something better. and that's fine. there is no sting to nurse, no wound to patch. but the doubt doesn't impede him at the moment. the hope does not burn.
he sinks into the kiss, threading his fingers in livio's hair, using a little nail to scrape over his scalp pleasurably. ]
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He cranes his neck to kiss at Dolph's head, still threading his fingers through his hair.]
D'you think it would be easier on you if we... got it outta the way? [Maybe that isn't the best way to phrase it.] At least the first time.
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I don't know. I just don't to fuck up. I've always just . . . given him what he wanted.
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I reckon we can avoid that by doin' just this. Talkin' about it.
And y'know... everyone fucks up sometimes. I can't imagine you hurtin' me on purpose, 'n I won't hold accidents against you.
[Even most of those who have harmed Livio, he doesn't hold a grudge against. Not Elendira, nor Legato, not even for supposedly killing him. Even his anger toward Conrad is for other peoples' sakes. Really, the only one he doesn't think he could ever forgive is Chapel, and it would take years of dedicated manipulation for Dolph to come close to hurting him that badly.]
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You'll tell me?
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Promise. Need ya to do the same, though, okay?
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His fingers tighten ever so slightly in Dolph's hair. Not pulling, but holding him affectionately. His lips work softly against Dolph's for a few seconds, as well, before he turns to break the kiss and nuzzle at him instead.]
Sorry, darlin'... just one more thing. If y'find that somebody else makes you happy, or even just makes y'feel good for a while, I don't want you t'feel like you can't pursue it. You don't have to... but you got my permission. Support, even.
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Isn't that what I told you before?
[ but it's fair to lay it out. dolph is the same. verbal confirmations settle easier in the heart than assumptions. and he's not one to make assumptions ever again. ]
All right. I'll keep it in mind. Both of those things.
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He appreciates so much that Dolph agrees readily this time. Shows his appreciation by running his hands up and down the muscles of Dolph's back, and of course, renewing their kiss.]
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he sinks into the kiss, threading his fingers in livio's hair, using a little nail to scrape over his scalp pleasurably. ]