It was worth it just to see Newton's expression alight with wonder and pleasure. While it was technically 2025 by their standards, the meaning of the phrase was no less outdated.
"Yes, I want to court you." Not that he knew the first thing about doing so- only that he needed to be more active in their relationship and this was, in a way, a test of his own resolve to put himself forward and prove his sincerity to Newton.
He'd given the man gifts certainly, taken him out on a date crafted around his interests, and recently assisted in rescuing him from an enemy vessel. However, only one of those scenarios counted as a specifically romantic gesture. Perhaps he should set himself a goal, with the 'last' being a proposal. Engagement may well be the modern day equivalent of courting, but he felt they'd use that time for planning and any last bits of hesitation. A short engagement would suit them well.
"Hardly," Hermann returned with the same edge of amusement. His free hand came to rest on Newton's hip. "I'm only interested in establishing an appropriate length of time between our relationship milestones to avoid rushing into too much at once. ..Of course, I also really do believe you deserve more than I've been able to adequately express in these past two months."
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"Yes, I want to court you." Not that he knew the first thing about doing so- only that he needed to be more active in their relationship and this was, in a way, a test of his own resolve to put himself forward and prove his sincerity to Newton.
He'd given the man gifts certainly, taken him out on a date crafted around his interests, and recently assisted in rescuing him from an enemy vessel. However, only one of those scenarios counted as a specifically romantic gesture. Perhaps he should set himself a goal, with the 'last' being a proposal. Engagement may well be the modern day equivalent of courting, but he felt they'd use that time for planning and any last bits of hesitation. A short engagement would suit them well.
"Hardly," Hermann returned with the same edge of amusement. His free hand came to rest on Newton's hip. "I'm only interested in establishing an appropriate length of time between our relationship milestones to avoid rushing into too much at once. ..Of course, I also really do believe you deserve more than I've been able to adequately express in these past two months."