[He nods along because it's true. If Jun wasn't here, or if he didn't have feelings for him, then the game would be a mere game. He wouldn't be thrilled about it, but he knows he's capable of playing—of treating sex and relationships like simple transactions. But having someone he loves around really threw a monkey wrench into things. He was doomed from the moment he saw Jun inside that clothing shop.
It's all very difficult and complicated. But he didn't mean to get them started on such a serious topic, either. His eyes turn sympathetic when he sees her looking abashed, and he tells her:]
It wasn't a bad idea. I had the same one, which means great minds think alike! ♪ It's just hard, that's all.
[For a whole host of reasons.
... He hasn't said this out loud to anyone, and he won't say it out loud to Weiss, either. But he's worried about the voyeurism idea for another reason: the idea of being watched really appeals to him. He's worried he'll like it too much, and that Jun will notice and think he's a freak. Which would be the absolute last thing he wants.
But enough talk about him and his relationship and his kinks. This conversation was originally supposed to be about her. So when she offers him an apology, he counters with a gentle admonishment.]
Don't apologize. I'd say you already are a help. Just being able to talk to someone normally feels like a relief. Someone who's not after anything like a "card," and doesn't have other ulterior motives.
[Someone like a friend, in other words.]
I'm just sorry I couldn't be more helpful. You said you wanted to pick my brain about dating, but I can't pretend I have all the answers. Still, I wouldn't worry too much. It sounds like you've already thought of some ways to play the game without cheating. So if you want to ask out Ragna-kun, I'd say you should do it~♪
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[He nods along because it's true. If Jun wasn't here, or if he didn't have feelings for him, then the game would be a mere game. He wouldn't be thrilled about it, but he knows he's capable of playing—of treating sex and relationships like simple transactions. But having someone he loves around really threw a monkey wrench into things. He was doomed from the moment he saw Jun inside that clothing shop.
It's all very difficult and complicated. But he didn't mean to get them started on such a serious topic, either. His eyes turn sympathetic when he sees her looking abashed, and he tells her:]
It wasn't a bad idea. I had the same one, which means great minds think alike! ♪ It's just hard, that's all.
[For a whole host of reasons.
... He hasn't said this out loud to anyone, and he won't say it out loud to Weiss, either. But he's worried about the voyeurism idea for another reason: the idea of being watched really appeals to him. He's worried he'll like it too much, and that Jun will notice and think he's a freak. Which would be the absolute last thing he wants.
But enough talk about him and his relationship and his kinks. This conversation was originally supposed to be about her. So when she offers him an apology, he counters with a gentle admonishment.]
Don't apologize. I'd say you already are a help. Just being able to talk to someone normally feels like a relief. Someone who's not after anything like a "card," and doesn't have other ulterior motives.
[Someone like a friend, in other words.]
I'm just sorry I couldn't be more helpful. You said you wanted to pick my brain about dating, but I can't pretend I have all the answers. Still, I wouldn't worry too much. It sounds like you've already thought of some ways to play the game without cheating. So if you want to ask out Ragna-kun, I'd say you should do it~♪