[ Her voice is soft, thoughtful, as she listens to his explanation. ]
We are all of us shaped and changed by the very walking of the paths laid out before us. We can never guess where that road may lead... or what it leaves altered behind us. We can't always return to what was once familiar and comforting - no matter how much we wish to. Wanting something new, something different... it's alright to want that, Xichen, as things change - as you change.
Have you talked to your Bonded about what they want? Are their desires the same as they were before or have they evolved as well? And have you let them know you're desiring something more than convenience?
Or is it that they're not the one you desire something more with?
[ She tries to choose her words carefully, because she's not entirely sure what's at the heart of the problem here. Or if he'd even be willing to share such a thing. ]
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[ Her voice is soft, thoughtful, as she listens to his explanation. ]
We are all of us shaped and changed by the very walking of the paths laid out before us. We can never guess where that road may lead... or what it leaves altered behind us. We can't always return to what was once familiar and comforting - no matter how much we wish to. Wanting something new, something different... it's alright to want that, Xichen, as things change - as you change.
Have you talked to your Bonded about what they want? Are their desires the same as they were before or have they evolved as well? And have you let them know you're desiring something more than convenience?
Or is it that they're not the one you desire something more with?
[ She tries to choose her words carefully, because she's not entirely sure what's at the heart of the problem here. Or if he'd even be willing to share such a thing. ]