"He's still just a kid," Noel said.
"I told him to sleep with me, and he said no."
"Well, of course. He's not going to hold someone who's throwing themselves away. It's too much of a hassle, and it wouldn't feel good, either."
"…I don't think it's that I'll take anyone."
Morin had wanted Malvis to be the one.
That was why he came to Noel in the first place.
Noel made a subtle face, then glared at him.
"Being someone's substitute is the worst feeling."
"Noel, you seem kind, though…"
"Too bad. I'm not that kind, especially not to someone like you. If you're going to make a move on me, the price will be a bit high."
"…How much?"
"Do you want me to make you feel like you need to be punished to fix your messed-up desires?"
Noel's eyes glinted with mischief, and Morin turned pale, shaking his head.
Noel's smile widened in response.
Noel was kind, in his own way.
No matter what, he had listened to Morin's complaints and offered him some advice.
