Jedao hums, running his fingers through Iago's hair now.
"Because...you were both truly hurt. You must have put hope and affection above the urge to hurt back, to be vindictive and safe and invulnerable. That's a difficult and brave thing for anyone to do, and even moreso when you've rarely or never had that choice rewarded before. So I'm proud."
He pulls back and takes another drink, enjoying the taste of it even more now. "Thank you, tesoro. Now. tell me about your gossip. It's been quite busy."
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He closes his eyes, enjoying that touch to his lips, sinking into the feeling.
"Say it as many times as you like."
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"I am," he says warmly. "I'm very proud of you both."
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"Because...you were both truly hurt. You must have put hope and affection above the urge to hurt back, to be vindictive and safe and invulnerable. That's a difficult and brave thing for anyone to do, and even moreso when you've rarely or never had that choice rewarded before. So I'm proud."
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"My gossip is all sad and annoying, yours is better."
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He figures the answer is now, considering the deflection, but he'll ask up front anyway, just in case.
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