[ This works. And it does - it makes Stede feel quite content, a smile on his face as he settles back and continues with his job. The fact that Ed wants to spend more time with him, wants to do this - to share this level of intimacy, to feel safe with him and in his company - isn't something he is going to take for granted.
He knows enough of Ed's background to understand that such things might be a touch more difficult for him than others. ]
Then we'll do it this way. I'll make sure I have enough oil for us both.
[ Maybe he can get some other kinds too, so that Ed has more choice. He rather likes the idea of giving him gifts, of making sure he has all the fine things he could ever desire.
Reaching for the comb, he hums as he begins to brush the oil through. ]
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He knows enough of Ed's background to understand that such things might be a touch more difficult for him than others. ]
Then we'll do it this way. I'll make sure I have enough oil for us both.
[ Maybe he can get some other kinds too, so that Ed has more choice. He rather likes the idea of giving him gifts, of making sure he has all the fine things he could ever desire.
Reaching for the comb, he hums as he begins to brush the oil through. ]