[Of course it's the same on both ends, but hearing it aloud and described in such a way, like it's something wonderful and intoxicating.. Hermann stares, swallowing belatedly. While he does share a degree of that curiosity, he's not focused on it so much as his own wonder.
And it sounds fanciful, but they are soulmates. There's no part of himself that isn't matched or influenced by Newton, much as he's left his own impressions on Newton himself. They share everything, and it's not ideal at points, but there's the eternal comfort that neither of them are ever truly alone. Half-formed thoughts and ideas flow between them like water. If they're not always directly heard, then at the least understood and shared on a deep, basic level.
He rarely needs to ask Newton for anything anymore. The man knows precisely when to assist him and when not to, and unconsciously compensates for his vulnerabilities in public. And he'll similarly protect Newton when the man's brain takes an inopportune dive, take on whatever social engagements himself and get them somewhere private to recuperate.
It's a truly beautiful symbiosis and the deepest, most intensive emotional connection he's ever had with another human being. It's daunting at times, but there's truly nothing else in the world that he wants than this man in front of him, with green eyes and a brilliant mind and embodying everything he wants and needs, has agreed to marry him.
He's so overwhelmed with love and affection that his eyes sting with it and his throat locks up. The desire to kiss him again is there, but he also doesn't want to stop looking at Newton. Much like the moment he realized he'd fallen in love with him, it's a moment he wants to immortalize in his memory for as long as possible.]
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Date: 2016-07-02 03:53 am (UTC)And it sounds fanciful, but they are soulmates. There's no part of himself that isn't matched or influenced by Newton, much as he's left his own impressions on Newton himself. They share everything, and it's not ideal at points, but there's the eternal comfort that neither of them are ever truly alone. Half-formed thoughts and ideas flow between them like water. If they're not always directly heard, then at the least understood and shared on a deep, basic level.
He rarely needs to ask Newton for anything anymore. The man knows precisely when to assist him and when not to, and unconsciously compensates for his vulnerabilities in public. And he'll similarly protect Newton when the man's brain takes an inopportune dive, take on whatever social engagements himself and get them somewhere private to recuperate.
It's a truly beautiful symbiosis and the deepest, most intensive emotional connection he's ever had with another human being. It's daunting at times, but there's truly nothing else in the world that he wants than this man in front of him, with green eyes and a brilliant mind and embodying everything he wants and needs, has agreed to marry him.
He's so overwhelmed with love and affection that his eyes sting with it and his throat locks up. The desire to kiss him again is there, but he also doesn't want to stop looking at Newton. Much like the moment he realized he'd fallen in love with him, it's a moment he wants to immortalize in his memory for as long as possible.]