Now she looks even more enlightened. This is less good than she believed.
"They keep chil--"
They must be willing to cater to many different tastes in these places. A luxury indeed. A weight falls on her as she absorbs this, realizing how dreadful a childhood his must have been.
His hands are warm. He is warm. Is she taking advantage of him, expecting him to keep up this fantasy? Is she like those paying customers?
"I'm sorry." It's not sympathy for a rough childhood--everyone has those. It's an actual apology.
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Date: 2015-11-13 08:31 pm (UTC)"They keep chil--"
They must be willing to cater to many different tastes in these places. A luxury indeed. A weight falls on her as she absorbs this, realizing how dreadful a childhood his must have been.
His hands are warm. He is warm. Is she taking advantage of him, expecting him to keep up this fantasy? Is she like those paying customers?
"I'm sorry." It's not sympathy for a rough childhood--everyone has those. It's an actual apology.