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[portolan]

[ He rereads that one a couple of times. He feels extremely seen and can't decide if it feels wonderful or if he feels naked in a situation he very much does not want to be. ]

I fear you've discovered my secret.

[helpdesk_hero]

It's poorly kept, my love. Or at least in the eyes of someone that has known a lot of people who want drama just so they can have attentionl.

[portolan]

[ His stomach tenses and he wants to think about something else, even as he feels torn between the pressure of shame and the pressure of relieved tears.

He isn't so sure, that he doesn't do it for attention. Honestly, it always feels like he could use more, but has asked for too much. Being entertaining is a way to ask while giving something in return. And he just likes things done with intention. ]

Please let me know if I ever am demanding too much attention.

[helpdesk_hero]

You aren't demanding too much attention. I don't think you could demand too much of mine, provided I could still go to school and you didn't get creepy obsessive to the point where I wasn't allowed to see my friends.

I've known people to start fights just so all eyes are on them. That's what I mean.

[portolan]

You do know I love how deeply you care for your friends and are extremely active in your work, yes?

But thank you for the assurance. I can think of people who fit the latter and you're right; that has no appeal to me.

[ His father, on the other hand...And Wilhere. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

I am glad to hear it.

Good. You appeal to me as you are.

[portolan]

And you've seen more of me than most.

[ But it feels good to hear it, and different after the comedown from the expo. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

That happens when clothes come off.

[portolan]

[ that is absolutely not what he meant and he is not going to correct ]

Are you certain you got a decent look? You seemed rather preoccupied.

[helpdesk_hero]

I don't think I did. I think I should try and get a chance to do a refresher.

[portolan]

I concur. That is the only reasonable course of action.

[helpdesk_hero]

Good. I hope to approach this point of action soon.

Did you get my package?

[portolan]

It’s hanging where I can see it when I wake and when I fall asleep.

It’s truly beautiful. I didn’t know you could draw. Thank you.

[helpdesk_hero]

Same with my prints. They're beautiful.

I can, I just don't tend to very often. Water colors are pleasant enough.

[portolan]

I wouldn’t have guessed watercolor for you.

[helpdesk_hero]

It's physics and fluid dynamics.

[portolan]

Please know I am laughing.

It’s fickle and expressive and while it can be used with precision it has an element of chaos to it. Requires both bold decisions and patient planning. No real ability to correct mistakes.

Perhaps I’m seeing parallels in how that stubborn and demanding mind is also drawn to me.

[helpdesk_hero]

I am glad to know. And it's not that fickle if you're patient with it, and understand that the flaws can make it right. But yes, that did seem to describe me.

And maybe all of that finds you appealing in ways I have no words for.

[portolan]

I admit I love to give you words and leave you speechless in return.

[helpdesk_hero]

I'm going to be contemplating your words there for a while.

[portolan]

Then I shall leave you to it.

[helpdesk_hero]

Thank you, love. I hope to be in your presence again soon.