[ His sister would say he's a stubborn fool. Headstrong and willing to fight just about anyone that slights the people he's come to care for. And he does care for her. She helped him. She gave him aid when no one else did. She took care of Jamie. She brought him peace and comfort when his mind felt chaotic and broken. Perhaps she's not entirely Jenny, but she is something. A fond reminder of home. A friend he would happily stand up for it seems.
But they're still close. The man may be gone, but the closeness has not faded. They remain pressed together and Jamie has to hold his breath for a moment. It's not like he's never been near a woman before, but not quite like this. Laoghaire had been a lass, but a kiss was just a kiss. It was nothing more than that. Claire was the only woman he'd been this bloody close to for this long. This close to and let his mind run wild with curious and inappropriate thoughts.
When she speaks he focuses a bit more and he notes the buttons undone at the top of her shirt. But he doesn't linger on the sight. It'd be wrong. His heart seems to be trying to beat through his chest. He's almost certain she could feel it. ]
I wouldnae protest t' a drink.
[ He smiles at her, but he doesn't try to motion for anyone at the bar. He doesn't try to move away either. ]
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Date: 2018-03-12 06:20 am (UTC)But they're still close. The man may be gone, but the closeness has not faded. They remain pressed together and Jamie has to hold his breath for a moment. It's not like he's never been near a woman before, but not quite like this. Laoghaire had been a lass, but a kiss was just a kiss. It was nothing more than that. Claire was the only woman he'd been this bloody close to for this long. This close to and let his mind run wild with curious and inappropriate thoughts.
When she speaks he focuses a bit more and he notes the buttons undone at the top of her shirt. But he doesn't linger on the sight. It'd be wrong. His heart seems to be trying to beat through his chest. He's almost certain she could feel it. ]
I wouldnae protest t' a drink.
[ He smiles at her, but he doesn't try to motion for anyone at the bar. He doesn't try to move away either. ]
Cannae drink alone though.