Alfred wouldn't care if Herbert were being selfish. He would give all he has to give just the same, without question, because... that's just who he is.
Besides, it's nice to be needed, and that's a little selfish too.
"Thank you, Engel. I love you." He wicks away another tear, smiling a sad, lopsided little smile. Now that he's fed a little, he feels a bit better...but still frail, that burn in his chest making him feel like he should rest again.
But not yet, not yet, something else in him urges.
"...C-can I...will you get the brush, so I can brush out your hair? I can tell you haven't yet tonight, and...." He lets the statement drop, but the meaning is clear - he's seeking normalcy. Alfred likes the quiet ritual of helping Herbert see to his hair, the gentle intimacy of the action.
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Date: 2022-01-10 09:24 am (UTC)Besides, it's nice to be needed, and that's a little selfish too.
"Thank you, Engel. I love you." He wicks away another tear, smiling a sad, lopsided little smile. Now that he's fed a little, he feels a bit better...but still frail, that burn in his chest making him feel like he should rest again.
But not yet, not yet, something else in him urges.
"...C-can I...will you get the brush, so I can brush out your hair? I can tell you haven't yet tonight, and...." He lets the statement drop, but the meaning is clear - he's seeking normalcy. Alfred likes the quiet ritual of helping Herbert see to his hair, the gentle intimacy of the action.