An acquaintance of mine recently gifted me an attractive hand mirror. I confess, I did confide in him that I hath struggled with viewing mine appearance as anything beyond unappealing, and I suspect that the gift pertains to the kind words he shared while we spoke.
However, the note also suggested that I might also use it to view “other landscapes, best explored in the comfort of privacy.”
I am … at a loss, as to what that might mean. If thou hast any advice on the matter thou wouldst share, I would fain hear it.
Well, Urianger, I would pose to you this question: what is a part of your body you might only peer at while in the privacy on your own room, for instance?
Neither. Rather, I am applying what little I have learned of his character to the extension of a gesture that speaks of 'fancying.'
The person in question is ... well. He brings to mind thoughts of thee, albeit in thy younger years. His smiles are sharp and his flirtations quick, however there is little depth to it beyond mere appearances. 'Tis a distraction at best — a mask that covers something more.
[ Urianger, it's rude to call out your husband close friend like this.
Still, it does explain why he came to him specifically with this question, alongside the simple trust that exists between them. ]
If that's the case, then I would be direct and ask him. Push through that smokescreen if you want to know of his true intentions. He may not be willing to tell you much about himself, but I doubt his intentions with this gift are some big secret.
I cannot say for certain, not knowing the greater context of your interactions prior to the gift being sent. However, I certainly wouldn't rule it out. I am not guaranteeing it will happen, simply assuring you are prepared for the possibility of it.
'Tis not the note alone — although I dare say it hath acted as something of a catalyst. It is the doubt that weighs on me so; thou speakest of potential outcomes with such ease, as though they are obvious to thee, and yet—
Thou must be aware that no one has thought of me in such a way before — beyond, perhaps, the woman whose affections I was too foolish to see while she yet lived. I find it ... difficult, to imagine that such a thing could change.
[ Oh, it appears that he's triggered an entire crisis, though unintentionally. ]
Has it not occurred to you someone might have thought of you that way, yet never spoke their true feelings to you? Or you misinterpreted them? As you just now indicated with Moenbryda.
[ No need to shy away from her name, as far as he's concerned. The fact that Urianger does so must mean there's yet more for him to work through on that front. ]
Yet even if that were not the case, why could it not now change? You yourself have changed a great deal in recent years, no longer hiding away from the attention of others. You must expect some of them to take notice as a result.
And yet I did not, for all thine insistence that I must. I know not what to say - any explanation I might have would surely seem excessively maudlin, which is not territory I wish to tread before thee.
Let us leave the matter there. It was wrong of me to put this upon thee so suddenly in my moment of uncertainty - think no more of it, I prithee.
[ It's clear to see that Urianger is shutting down, that Thancred has pushed too hard, and yet who knew that a harmless inquiry would lead to all this?
Taking a step back, it's all a bit absurd, coming about because of a gift and a jest, but Thancred knows that this is pushing on some very tender spots for his friend. It would be cruel to keep going at this moment. ]
Not at all. I am always happy to assist, though I do apologize if I made you uncomfortable. Take some time to think it over, and we can always discuss it more later.
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[ It could really only be a handful of things, if he's honest. ]
I will certainly help if I am able. What is your question?
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Oh, this is quite amusing. ]
Well, Urianger, I would pose to you this question: what is a part of your body you might only peer at while in the privacy on your own room, for instance?
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Do they fancy you, mayhaps?
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Did it feel that way to you? Or are you simply telling yourself that now?
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husbandclose friend like this.Still, it does explain why he came to him specifically with this question, alongside the simple trust that exists between them. ]
If that's the case, then I would be direct and ask him. Push through that smokescreen if you want to know of his true intentions. He may not be willing to tell you much about himself, but I doubt his intentions with this gift are some big secret.
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[ All that aside, Thancred is glad that Urianger is making friends. ]
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Has it not occurred to you someone might have thought of you that way, yet never spoke their true feelings to you? Or you misinterpreted them? As you just now indicated with Moenbryda.
[ No need to shy away from her name, as far as he's concerned. The fact that Urianger does so must mean there's yet more for him to work through on that front. ]
Yet even if that were not the case, why could it not now change? You yourself have changed a great deal in recent years, no longer hiding away from the attention of others. You must expect some of them to take notice as a result.
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Taking a step back, it's all a bit absurd, coming about because of a gift and a jest, but Thancred knows that this is pushing on some very tender spots for his friend. It would be cruel to keep going at this moment. ]
Not at all. I am always happy to assist, though I do apologize if I made you uncomfortable. Take some time to think it over, and we can always discuss it more later.
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