Erasmus breathes an immediate sigh of relief, hand reaching up to clutch
Damen's wrist as though he might rescind the offer or disappear altogether.
"This-" he catches himself, knowing that his traditional response would
displease Damen, for reasons Erasmus is yet to understand. "I would
draw much comfort from your presence. You are not truly a slave, I've
always known that, but you know proper customs even if you do not follow
them. I have never been without another slave, before. Only...only for
brief moments in Vere and it was difficult. It was difficult to be around
those who did not understand our customs."
He carefully expels the memories of the Regent's guards and men taking what
they wanted of him and straightens up, hoping he appears steady and less of
a burden.
no subject
Erasmus breathes an immediate sigh of relief, hand reaching up to clutch Damen's wrist as though he might rescind the offer or disappear altogether.
"This-" he catches himself, knowing that his traditional response would displease Damen, for reasons Erasmus is yet to understand. "I would draw much comfort from your presence. You are not truly a slave, I've always known that, but you know proper customs even if you do not follow them. I have never been without another slave, before. Only...only for brief moments in Vere and it was difficult. It was difficult to be around those who did not understand our customs."
He carefully expels the memories of the Regent's guards and men taking what they wanted of him and straightens up, hoping he appears steady and less of a burden.