[He hadn't meant it as a request for alone time at first. They could go for breakfast, he'd thought. When Ricki says that, though, he realizes it probably really is a better idea. He could use a minute to clear his head and start the day over again.
Instead of correcting him, then, he pulls him up for a kiss, quick and sweet, just an affirmation of sorts before he gets up to go. He never actually answered Ricki's question, but let that stand for his answer: he's leaving, but not leaving, and that means that right now Ricki is still very worth having.]
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[He says, so very fondly. Let this never be a relationship where eithr of them is punished for needing space.]
I'll see you soon.
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Instead of correcting him, then, he pulls him up for a kiss, quick and sweet, just an affirmation of sorts before he gets up to go. He never actually answered Ricki's question, but let that stand for his answer: he's leaving, but not leaving, and that means that right now Ricki is still very worth having.]