[Hermann's quiet for a bit, recalling how much he'd doubted himself then and justified the relationship to himself with as many shows of love and affection as he could manage.
It wouldn't have been the first time someone accused him of not caring enough- wouldn't even be the first time Newton had said as much in different words during one of their arguments- but it's not something he wants to hear now.
He breathes a quiet sigh, Newton's reassurance washing over him like a balm.]
Thank you, Newton. You can keep your crown, I promise. One of us needs to have some degree of tact, after all.
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It wouldn't have been the first time someone accused him of not caring enough- wouldn't even be the first time Newton had said as much in different words during one of their arguments- but it's not something he wants to hear now.
He breathes a quiet sigh, Newton's reassurance washing over him like a balm.]
Thank you, Newton. You can keep your crown, I promise. One of us needs to have some degree of tact, after all.