[ This is one of those moments where Hawke can clearly define himself as a person. Before Anders he would have done something bold and flirtatious. Maybe put himself over Steven and teased about giving Marc something to be suspicious about before going in for a kiss. He used to be so free and easy with his wants.
Now, he thinks it. He certainly thinks it but can't bring himself to be that forward. His heart pounds with excitement and nerves. The nerves win. Hawke can't. He just can't. ]
I don't mind. Truly. [ He smiles warmly at Steven to reassure him. ] If Marc decides to be a pain in the ass, he decides to be a pain in the ass. I'd like to take you on another date. Maybe something you find interesting? Or just a wandering adventure.
[ He strokes his thumb across Steven's hand. ] I'd just like to spend more time with you.
[ And maybe with enough time Hawke would find that boldness before. Steven certainly deserved someone unafraid to show their feelings with him. Maybe he could be that person again. ]
I found this very interesting, for the record. Hey, we even managed to get a vegan brew into potential production - that's brilliant work for a first date.
[Steven is smiling so much, that happy feeling fluttering around in his chest again at the sensation of Hawke's thumb casually running over his hand. The fact that they're still holding hands at all is making him deliriously happy in a way he knows would be foolish to say out loud, but he is happy. It's a nice realization.]
Then we will, yeah? Spend more time together, that is... and do a second date. [He's already made up his mind about that, the warmth in his chest blooming hot in his face too as he meets Hawke's warm smile with his own.] I'm just as happy to lay here under the stars with you as I am doing anything exciting, I promise.
[And after a moment, his lips quirking, he can't help but tack on a little inside joke of theirs:] Mr. Darcy could never get away with this.
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Now, he thinks it. He certainly thinks it but can't bring himself to be that forward. His heart pounds with excitement and nerves. The nerves win. Hawke can't. He just can't. ]
I don't mind. Truly. [ He smiles warmly at Steven to reassure him. ] If Marc decides to be a pain in the ass, he decides to be a pain in the ass. I'd like to take you on another date. Maybe something you find interesting? Or just a wandering adventure.
[ He strokes his thumb across Steven's hand. ] I'd just like to spend more time with you.
[ And maybe with enough time Hawke would find that boldness before. Steven certainly deserved someone unafraid to show their feelings with him. Maybe he could be that person again. ]
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[Steven is smiling so much, that happy feeling fluttering around in his chest again at the sensation of Hawke's thumb casually running over his hand. The fact that they're still holding hands at all is making him deliriously happy in a way he knows would be foolish to say out loud, but he is happy. It's a nice realization.]
Then we will, yeah? Spend more time together, that is... and do a second date. [He's already made up his mind about that, the warmth in his chest blooming hot in his face too as he meets Hawke's warm smile with his own.] I'm just as happy to lay here under the stars with you as I am doing anything exciting, I promise.
[And after a moment, his lips quirking, he can't help but tack on a little inside joke of theirs:] Mr. Darcy could never get away with this.