Tease? Deliberate cruelty is not forgivable. It is the one unforgiveable thing, in my opinion, and it is the one thing of which I have never, never been guilty.
[Blanche Dubois turns the key in the lock and sweeps a look round at Richie. Prior's lips don't seem to wear the weight of that little kiss - and why should they, it didn't mean a thing other than thank you. A little touch of the ease he's starting to find here, that's all.
Though, maybe he's letting himself relax too easily, too quickly. There's a danger to getting affectionate where it won't be wanted. The smile on his lips turns uncertain for just a second, catching the mismatch between Richie's tone and the look on his face. Prior's focus flicks briefly downward but
Well. It's probably nothing. Casual rearrangement after moving from a crouch to a stand. Keeping that smile fixed, Prior takes a breath and leads them home. He could use a glass of wine and some time alone to sift through the strange mix of hopeful and hurtful the day has been.]
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[Blanche Dubois turns the key in the lock and sweeps a look round at Richie. Prior's lips don't seem to wear the weight of that little kiss - and why should they, it didn't mean a thing other than thank you. A little touch of the ease he's starting to find here, that's all.
Though, maybe he's letting himself relax too easily, too quickly. There's a danger to getting affectionate where it won't be wanted. The smile on his lips turns uncertain for just a second, catching the mismatch between Richie's tone and the look on his face. Prior's focus flicks briefly downward but
Well. It's probably nothing. Casual rearrangement after moving from a crouch to a stand. Keeping that smile fixed, Prior takes a breath and leads them home. He could use a glass of wine and some time alone to sift through the strange mix of hopeful and hurtful the day has been.]