I need you to refrain from assuming that I have perfect control over this, because I don't.
[And yet, when Noct's fingers find their way to his ear, something in him quiets; the human recognizes the affection for what it is, and the wolf merely recognizes that the touch, while uncalled-for, still ultimately feels good.]
You can't blindly trust that I won't be a danger to you. I'm asking you to recognize the danger I present for what it is, and make your decisions based on your own security.
[He glances up, fixing his eyes steadily on Noctis.]
I'm asking this because I know what you're thinking. You see me in danger or in pain and you're prepared to do whatever it takes, self-sacrifice included, to try to rescue me. I'm asking — I'm begging you not to do that this time. Don't put yourself at risk for my sake. Please.
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[And yet, when Noct's fingers find their way to his ear, something in him quiets; the human recognizes the affection for what it is, and the wolf merely recognizes that the touch, while uncalled-for, still ultimately feels good.]
You can't blindly trust that I won't be a danger to you. I'm asking you to recognize the danger I present for what it is, and make your decisions based on your own security.
[He glances up, fixing his eyes steadily on Noctis.]
I'm asking this because I know what you're thinking. You see me in danger or in pain and you're prepared to do whatever it takes, self-sacrifice included, to try to rescue me. I'm asking — I'm begging you not to do that this time. Don't put yourself at risk for my sake. Please.