[Adam immediately regrets his tone. He'd expected Ronan to fight him on it.
As uncertain as he is about this whole thing, Ronan being unhappy is worse.
Rising to his feet again, Adam sends a soothing thrum through Ronan's energy. He steps out of his jeans and into the water. Kyle's comfort and concerns are an afterthought. Adam's priority is Ronan.
He catches Ronan with a hand on his elbow, studying his face.]
I'm surprised, that's all. You want this?
[This time, he's more careful with his tone, so that his voice says it's okay if you do.]
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As uncertain as he is about this whole thing, Ronan being unhappy is worse.
Rising to his feet again, Adam sends a soothing thrum through Ronan's energy. He steps out of his jeans and into the water. Kyle's comfort and concerns are an afterthought. Adam's priority is Ronan.
He catches Ronan with a hand on his elbow, studying his face.]
I'm surprised, that's all. You want this?
[This time, he's more careful with his tone, so that his voice says it's okay if you do.]