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An abundance of caution can also be cowardice or indecision masquerading as logic. Adam isn't an idiot; he knows the impact of your relationships and heritage. Extend your hand, Arawn.
''If you're willing to stick around, I'll speak with Sieglinde, and we can see about giving you a semi-permanent place in Belphegor lab. Of course, that'll likely mean people will start assuming you've defected, but we won't demand that commitment.''
''I've never been attached to the Allied Kingdoms...'' Adam volume drops to a mumbling. ''...Let's start with that prosthesis; gotta see if my skills have rusted. I appreciate what you're doing, Arawn. I'm not sure if I can help Leena at all.''
The pressure of his ambition combined with emotional juice is getting to him; better start being a buddy and try to distract him at least.
''We ain't getting there tonight, so...'' One pause for a drink, trying to be a little theatrics. ''...Tell me about the twins. I've seen the spark, something's going on.''
''Not really.'' He cringes, looking down and away from you.
''Mate, please. I'm no relationship expert, but I won't believe that a passionate young guy like you wouldn't have at least an emotional moment with his companions on that journey. Hell...'' You lean forward to whisper. ''...already had one with that Fio red gal, right?''
''Isn't relationship gossip the domain of women?'' He grumbles an answer. The redness of his cheeks makes you laugh.
''True enough, true enough.'' You lean back to give Tomiko's family another examination. Husband, wife, and daughters are still together; you and Adam have been quick on consumption, the celebrations aren't slowing down.
''I'll stick to water for tonight.'' Adam's eyebrows raise at your statement. ''I ain't trying to pull your tooth. Only talk if you wanna.''
''Erg, just feeling like a teenager is all. My feelings are all over the fucking place.'' Adam returned to his crossed legs and arms position, flushed face grimacing with embarrassment. ''The twins bonded with Leena quickly; every night, they slowly extracted why I cared so much outta me.''
That is something you'd like to know, but you'll wait to ask. His feelings for helping Leena are honest, but the intensity of his desperation is worrisome. Trying to guess would be mighty rude.
''Before we got distracted down south, the girls dragged me to sleep in the same tent, four people made for... ah, squeezy nights.''
''Y'know, that's super familiar; Sieglinde love sleeping in a big pile. I can feel how much it brings her peace.''
Adam expression shows simultaneous interest and worry. ''Must be a Monster thing, I'm surprised you understand tho. Platonic group sleeping sounds hard to believe.''
''What'd you think?''
''I... I think the last time I ever slept beside someone was with my mother when I was a kid. I felt at peace with all three of us... Good sleep, yeah.''
