[There's a fonder smile at that, his eyes lowering to meet hers.]
Every now and then is fine.
[He can appreciate such luxuries every once in a while. But really, perhaps it's due to his exposure of his once high position and then living in the underground caves of the Hideaway that he became less enamored. More so due to the waste such rich and affluent displayed when so many suffered to give them such wealth. Jaded, maybe, but even without it his way of living has always been simpler and more humble, never forgetting his roots.
But for Benedikta, he would be willing to spare no expense for her happiness if he could, just wanting to give her all which the world denied her. And that is also why he leans more to their simpler comforts while sprinkling in a bit of luxury here and there. Enough for her beauty to shine and not leave her wanting.]
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Every now and then is fine.
[He can appreciate such luxuries every once in a while. But really, perhaps it's due to his exposure of his once high position and then living in the underground caves of the Hideaway that he became less enamored. More so due to the waste such rich and affluent displayed when so many suffered to give them such wealth. Jaded, maybe, but even without it his way of living has always been simpler and more humble, never forgetting his roots.
But for Benedikta, he would be willing to spare no expense for her happiness if he could, just wanting to give her all which the world denied her. And that is also why he leans more to their simpler comforts while sprinkling in a bit of luxury here and there. Enough for her beauty to shine and not leave her wanting.]