[but he's not satisfied with that decision, even as he readily agrees to it. not going forward and certainly not with all the uncomfortable questions still swirling unanswered in his head. leaving things the way they were would be akin to abandonment, and that was simply unacceptable. he never backed down, and he certainly wouldn't do so now.
for the moment, though, he simply watches his companion finish up the dishes. as Kit is putting the second plate away he reaches out, catching him by the chin and tugging him to face him. he holds him there for a moment, as if gathering up mental strength, and then leans in to kiss him again.
it's a kiss this time, not a military gambit or show of strength. there's clearly very little experience behind the gesture, but the softness of the gesture cannot be denied. after several moments Vincent pulls away and wordlessly hops down from the counter, starting off towards his bedroom. if he was being entirely honest, he couldn't explain why he'd just done that.]
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[but he's not satisfied with that decision, even as he readily agrees to it. not going forward and certainly not with all the uncomfortable questions still swirling unanswered in his head. leaving things the way they were would be akin to abandonment, and that was simply unacceptable. he never backed down, and he certainly wouldn't do so now.
for the moment, though, he simply watches his companion finish up the dishes. as Kit is putting the second plate away he reaches out, catching him by the chin and tugging him to face him. he holds him there for a moment, as if gathering up mental strength, and then leans in to kiss him again.
it's a kiss this time, not a military gambit or show of strength. there's clearly very little experience behind the gesture, but the softness of the gesture cannot be denied. after several moments Vincent pulls away and wordlessly hops down from the counter, starting off towards his bedroom. if he was being entirely honest, he couldn't explain why he'd just done that.]