[He deflates under Claude's logical breakdown, looking rather like a scolded puppy, truthfully. The hand curling at the base of his neck makes him lean forward, until their foreheads touch together. His heart leaps in his chest and he tries to keep himself cool, just a moment longer.]
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to suggest that you were. You're one of the least naive of all of us, I think. [Shitty elder brother camaraderie. Which!!! Means he wants to protect Claude even more even if it's from Sylvain himself.] I just... don't want to lose myself to this place's tricks and hurt you. Or end up doing something you'd regret. I care about you too much to be willing to take that risk.
[A flicker of a wry smirk. He dips forward, pressing his face against Claude's neck, sliding his hands up to brace his palms against Claude's back.] Go on, give me shit for making that choice for you. I suppose I deserve it.
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[He deflates under Claude's logical breakdown, looking rather like a scolded puppy, truthfully. The hand curling at the base of his neck makes him lean forward, until their foreheads touch together. His heart leaps in his chest and he tries to keep himself cool, just a moment longer.]
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to suggest that you were. You're one of the least naive of all of us, I think. [Shitty elder brother camaraderie. Which!!! Means he wants to protect Claude even more even if it's from Sylvain himself.] I just... don't want to lose myself to this place's tricks and hurt you. Or end up doing something you'd regret. I care about you too much to be willing to take that risk.
[A flicker of a wry smirk. He dips forward, pressing his face against Claude's neck, sliding his hands up to brace his palms against Claude's back.] Go on, give me shit for making that choice for you. I suppose I deserve it.