( to be told that he thinks too much...well, it is true. he has always pondered overmuch, first regarding the missing pieces of himself only recently regained, then of fontaine's prophecy and furina's reluctance to act in meaningful way, and finally of the heavenly principles and the seven - and the judgement he will one day pass upon them for their sins, far greater in scope than any egeria might have committed.

in comparison, a temporary stay in a place that encourages intimacy should pose little concern.

especially when there are people here he already trusts, upon whom he knows he can rely on. it is a kind offer that's made to him, precisely the type he would expect from someone like wriothesley. and yet he feels as though he cannot burden the man any further, not when he has spent nearly his entire life facing hardship. )

It is not presumptuous, no. ( a shake of his head, accompanied by a brief closing of his eyes. even his voice is soft, a far cry from the usual formal tone he carries out in public. ) I appreciate your kindness. Nevertheless, I believe I would like a little more time to sort out my thoughts first before I burden them upon someone else.

( a few more days, presuming his stay does indeed become more permanent. )

But since you seem so keen on helping me acclimate to this place, why don't you tell me about your stay here thus far? Perhaps it will help me understand things better.

( what better way to learn than to hear the experiences of someone he already knows and trusts? )