[oh. he's affected by that - it's obvious in his eyes - and he pauses before he can reply, before he can raise his hand to Hans's face, touching his lips with his thumb.]
...Only because you granted me permission to do so. Because you wished for it, and said so.
[because he is allowed to touch him, to love him, to fulfill his wishes as best he can.]
But in return...I don't want you to apologize for anything tonight.
[not himself, not what he wants. he is allowed to exist, without caveats.]
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...Only because you granted me permission to do so. Because you wished for it, and said so.
[because he is allowed to touch him, to love him, to fulfill his wishes as best he can.]
But in return...I don't want you to apologize for anything tonight.
[not himself, not what he wants. he is allowed to exist, without caveats.]