[It's true that Angeal is the one who left, and Sephiroth did try to look for him. But... maybe he could have looked harder or given him a reason not to feel like he had to weather that burden alone. He can't help but feel responsible somehow.
But... he's also a smart enough man to know that this just isn't an argument he's going to win against Angeal, so he concedes in silence.
Instead, he focuses on those steadying breaths Angeal takes-- the way his chest feels as it rises and falls under his palm. Sephiroth smiles again-- but this time it leaves out the bitter and offers only the sweet. Leave it to Angeal to hold him to the same standard.]
I promise. A partnership is founded on equality.
[A beat.]
Assuming... we are partners?
[And... leave it to Sephiroth, currently sitting on Angeal's lap after a heartfelt confession and a shared kissed but moments ago, to still find room to be Unsure if he's allowed to call Angeal his boyfriend.]
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But... he's also a smart enough man to know that this just isn't an argument he's going to win against Angeal, so he concedes in silence.
Instead, he focuses on those steadying breaths Angeal takes-- the way his chest feels as it rises and falls under his palm. Sephiroth smiles again-- but this time it leaves out the bitter and offers only the sweet. Leave it to Angeal to hold him to the same standard.]
I promise. A partnership is founded on equality.
[A beat.]
Assuming... we are partners?
[And... leave it to Sephiroth, currently sitting on Angeal's lap after a heartfelt confession and a shared kissed but moments ago, to still find room to be Unsure if he's allowed to call Angeal his boyfriend.]