[Sasuke — chokes. Mid-chew, a hard swallow gets the food down his throat.]
No.
[His face is a flush of red, reserve and reticence cracked down the middle, for once betraying his age in a conspicuous way.]
I don't... do that. [With effort, he places down his utensil down and stares at the counter for a moment, gathering composure in order to explain the meaning of his words. Communication. It is not so easy, in practice, especially with someone new.] Not that I don't, you know. [Fuck.] In this place it's not a choice. But I wouldn't offer something like that so lightly. We aren't familiar with each other in that way, so it would be an uncomfortable proposition.
[At least, for him.]
You should find someone who you trust. And are... attracted to. [???] I meant that if you needed help in some other way while you become accustomed to this dimension.
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No.
[His face is a flush of red, reserve and reticence cracked down the middle, for once betraying his age in a conspicuous way.]
I don't... do that. [With effort, he places down his utensil down and stares at the counter for a moment, gathering composure in order to explain the meaning of his words. Communication. It is not so easy, in practice, especially with someone new.] Not that I don't, you know. [Fuck.] In this place it's not a choice. But I wouldn't offer something like that so lightly. We aren't familiar with each other in that way, so it would be an uncomfortable proposition.
[At least, for him.]
You should find someone who you trust. And are... attracted to. [???] I meant that if you needed help in some other way while you become accustomed to this dimension.