[Edward just grins in response, not offering his own answer. He has to keep some parts of himself an enigma, even to those closest to him.
The expression shifts as Oswald speaks, still amused but softening, his smile turning fond.] So he's intelligent. I suppose I can see why you might become attached.
[The boy would have to be smart to be able to assist Oswald. Edward still doesn't really understand the attachment, but it's easier to see how the pieces fit together with the picture Oswald paints. It's certainly a familiar enough scenario as far as Martin's relationship with his peers goes.
Edward doesn't quite have Oswald's appreciation for the need to hold onto what matters, but he knows what it's like to lose everything and everyone he knew. That lends a certain perspective even if his inclination is to avoid thinking about it as much as possible. He prefers this, giving a pleased hum as Oswald nuzzles against him and carding fingers through his hair.]
I do prefer you soft, I think. There are enough thugs out there eager to assault anyone smarter than them - or different from themselves. [Something they both know too well.]
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The expression shifts as Oswald speaks, still amused but softening, his smile turning fond.] So he's intelligent. I suppose I can see why you might become attached.
[The boy would have to be smart to be able to assist Oswald. Edward still doesn't really understand the attachment, but it's easier to see how the pieces fit together with the picture Oswald paints. It's certainly a familiar enough scenario as far as Martin's relationship with his peers goes.
Edward doesn't quite have Oswald's appreciation for the need to hold onto what matters, but he knows what it's like to lose everything and everyone he knew. That lends a certain perspective even if his inclination is to avoid thinking about it as much as possible. He prefers this, giving a pleased hum as Oswald nuzzles against him and carding fingers through his hair.]
I do prefer you soft, I think. There are enough thugs out there eager to assault anyone smarter than them - or different from themselves. [Something they both know too well.]