I admit yes, it seems strange, especially considering religion is very different from your world and mine.
[But he doesn't linger long on that, instead moving on from it rather readily, because he has to think on it and what discomforts him about this Oath, how it feels indentured to him. Yet he knows it is likely a difference in worlds, a lack of understanding between them, because Xenk does not act indentured or pressed upon by his god. Not like Fenris would think he would if it was any different.
Still, that was something to think on, perhaps discuss with Astarion.
He can't stop himself from the small curl of lips into a smile as he feels the man twine their fingers together, giving them a squeeze when it's done. The refusal of repayment is not surprising in the least, but he still finds it in himself to want to repay the other man for this, not wanting to be in his debt. Even if he knows Xenk would never call on that debt.]
Then I shall have to think of a way to repay you by a means of which you cannot refuse.
[He knows that Xenk does not need to eat, he gathered that much from their time together, but perhaps he can figure out what he likes to indulge in and Fenris will make it.]
If there is something you particularly enjoy indulging in, I would be glad to provide it during our lessons together.
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[But he doesn't linger long on that, instead moving on from it rather readily, because he has to think on it and what discomforts him about this Oath, how it feels indentured to him. Yet he knows it is likely a difference in worlds, a lack of understanding between them, because Xenk does not act indentured or pressed upon by his god. Not like Fenris would think he would if it was any different.
Still, that was something to think on, perhaps discuss with Astarion.
He can't stop himself from the small curl of lips into a smile as he feels the man twine their fingers together, giving them a squeeze when it's done. The refusal of repayment is not surprising in the least, but he still finds it in himself to want to repay the other man for this, not wanting to be in his debt. Even if he knows Xenk would never call on that debt.]
Then I shall have to think of a way to repay you by a means of which you cannot refuse.
[He knows that Xenk does not need to eat, he gathered that much from their time together, but perhaps he can figure out what he likes to indulge in and Fenris will make it.]
If there is something you particularly enjoy indulging in, I would be glad to provide it during our lessons together.