[It doesn't tell him much, but that's fine, and likewise Sasuke won't press. They have time to learn these things about each other; perhaps there will be plenty Tseng decides not to share, and vice versa. He can't have expectations. Not yet. It's already — tenuous enough, this negotiation, because he isn't practiced at being close to other people.
It was hard enough to decide to come here and speak to Tseng with that voice in his head, denigrating his efforts at connection, assuring him that he would mess it up. But Tseng deserves the communication.
Also, loaded question. Sasuke pauses, as if caught, and his expression is momentarily solemn.]
... I'll tell you one day. Later.
[He fetches the glass of water from the table — finishes it off, neatly, in two wet swallows.]
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It was hard enough to decide to come here and speak to Tseng with that voice in his head, denigrating his efforts at connection, assuring him that he would mess it up. But Tseng deserves the communication.
Also, loaded question. Sasuke pauses, as if caught, and his expression is momentarily solemn.]
... I'll tell you one day. Later.
[He fetches the glass of water from the table — finishes it off, neatly, in two wet swallows.]
Juniper. That's a plant. Isn't it?