Reinhardt would tell Alexei not to thank him, but he's certain the man would be adamant about it. So instead, he just accepts the thanks and is happy that he can do this. He adores this man and he'd do anything for him. He's also happy to finally get to learn more about the man. He feels he learns something new and wonderful about Alexei each day. Now he has this to add to the list.
He needs to remember it. Learn when this time happens so he can be prepared for it. Start learning the signs that it's starting. Maybe find ways to get time out of the Crusaders to assist his love with this difficult time.
He's maybe a little disappointed he can't help Alexei with his clothing, but he knows they must take this slowly. One step at a time. It must have taken so much for this man to even be willing to take off his clothing. He knows closest he's gotten so far has been the man's body hidden by a robe.
Reinhardt still winces a little at what he sees. Not because he's disgusted but because he's afraid it hurts his love somehow. It can't feel good to have your skin peel away connected to your clothing. His heart goes out to the other man. He still stays at the tub. If the man needed help, he would ask. He can't reach out and take that belt for him. This needs to be Alexei's choice. Alexei'a decision. So he waits and he finishes getting that water ready.
When it's finished, he finally turns and takes in the other man once more. Naked. He takes a deep breath and stands from his place at the tub to step over and lightly, carefully runs a thick finger down the split. "I was right. You are so beautiful." He doesn't care of his finger comes away coated with slime. He also doesn't care if he sort of catches some of that caprice and pulls a bit of it away too.
"Now, get that handsome rear end of yours into the tub. I'll get cloths and help you scrub down." He won't strip though. He won't join Alexei unless he asks. He understands this must be taken one step at a time.
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He needs to remember it. Learn when this time happens so he can be prepared for it. Start learning the signs that it's starting. Maybe find ways to get time out of the Crusaders to assist his love with this difficult time.
He's maybe a little disappointed he can't help Alexei with his clothing, but he knows they must take this slowly. One step at a time. It must have taken so much for this man to even be willing to take off his clothing. He knows closest he's gotten so far has been the man's body hidden by a robe.
Reinhardt still winces a little at what he sees. Not because he's disgusted but because he's afraid it hurts his love somehow. It can't feel good to have your skin peel away connected to your clothing. His heart goes out to the other man. He still stays at the tub. If the man needed help, he would ask. He can't reach out and take that belt for him. This needs to be Alexei's choice. Alexei'a decision. So he waits and he finishes getting that water ready.
When it's finished, he finally turns and takes in the other man once more. Naked. He takes a deep breath and stands from his place at the tub to step over and lightly, carefully runs a thick finger down the split. "I was right. You are so beautiful." He doesn't care of his finger comes away coated with slime. He also doesn't care if he sort of catches some of that caprice and pulls a bit of it away too.
"Now, get that handsome rear end of yours into the tub. I'll get cloths and help you scrub down." He won't strip though. He won't join Alexei unless he asks. He understands this must be taken one step at a time.