[ It could be criticizing himself, when Rey is living proof that things can be better than the matter they're made of, has seeded the thought that tomorrow need not be the same as today and yesterday. But saying that out loud would be terribly maudlin. ]
You're using tiredness and satisfaction as an excuse to say exactly what you mean.
[ Again, Rau will acknowledge and accept the sentiment without responding in kind. Not responding in kind verbally, at least. He's still settled between Gil's legs, showing no sign of intending to get up any time soon, and that will have to be enough. Even if Gil doesn't know it, it's been a long time since Rau simply stayed after sex, rather than slipping away to rifle through intelligence files or to avoid questions about his shaking hands or both. ]
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You're using tiredness and satisfaction as an excuse to say exactly what you mean.
[ Again, Rau will acknowledge and accept the sentiment without responding in kind. Not responding in kind verbally, at least. He's still settled between Gil's legs, showing no sign of intending to get up any time soon, and that will have to be enough. Even if Gil doesn't know it, it's been a long time since Rau simply stayed after sex, rather than slipping away to rifle through intelligence files or to avoid questions about his shaking hands or both. ]