[He nods and nudges back for that. Even field, then.]

I give him my signet ring and my holy symbol. He carries my weights for me for a time…and most importantly, he’s careful. To the point of being sweet and sometimes too cautious, I’ll grant, we’re not perfect, but he’d do anything not to hurt me while I’m vulnerable with him. And it helps in his confidence, which matters to me.

[He pauses and fiddles with the edge of the blanket.]

I can’t let go like that with nearly anyone, even ones I would trust with my safety in all other ways. I don’t know how.