[ He just starts with that, hand coming up to rub at his chest, just under his sternum. He tries to think, to figure out what to say to that, because Monty admitted he didn't know it would hurt them and that's... well. That's something. ]
... Yeah. I'll come up with something if he does it again. I think you've done enough this time. [ He swallows hard. ] I can't tell you it's okay, but you. Apologized. [ A beat. ] That's not something most people do for me, so I. I appreciate it.
[ But. ] I doubt I will ever ask you for a punishment if your dearest wrong me, Monty. If I have a problem, I settle it myself, and I look before I leap.
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[ He just starts with that, hand coming up to rub at his chest, just under his sternum. He tries to think, to figure out what to say to that, because Monty admitted he didn't know it would hurt them and that's... well. That's something. ]
... Yeah. I'll come up with something if he does it again. I think you've done enough this time. [ He swallows hard. ] I can't tell you it's okay, but you. Apologized. [ A beat. ] That's not something most people do for me, so I. I appreciate it.
[ But. ] I doubt I will ever ask you for a punishment if your dearest wrong me, Monty. If I have a problem, I settle it myself, and I look before I leap.