[ There might not have been a point beyond “clearing the air” but if it means they can breathe a little easier around each other, it was worth it. This wasn't the only barrier between them, just... the most recent one, far as Seb can tell. At least it could be cleared up by talking about it. Eventually. It's worth the introspection to see Joseph smile like that, even if it's just a little.
There wasn't much distance between them to begin with, but he closes it to set his hand gently on Joseph's shoulder, squeezes it a little more firmly than necessary, but not maliciously, and doesn't pull his hand back immediately. ]
It's a good thing, right? Little mystery to keep things interesting.
[ Evidence for the existence of God presents itself in the next moment as Sebastian takes the breath to jokingly say something he'd deeply, deeply regret the instant it was aloud, and manages to realize it before doing so. Instead he just squeezes Joseph's shoulder again. ]
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There wasn't much distance between them to begin with, but he closes it to set his hand gently on Joseph's shoulder, squeezes it a little more firmly than necessary, but not maliciously, and doesn't pull his hand back immediately. ]
It's a good thing, right? Little mystery to keep things interesting.
[ Evidence for the existence of God presents itself in the next moment as Sebastian takes the breath to jokingly say something he'd deeply, deeply regret the instant it was aloud, and manages to realize it before doing so. Instead he just squeezes Joseph's shoulder again. ]
Come on. Let's get breakfast.