As a monk, he would certainly never have had the opportunity to sneak away with a beautiful woman, to put his hands on her and to kiss her. There were nuns at the Temple, of course, but they too had dedicated themselves to The Way, and took the same vows the monks did.
Besides, any dalliance with a nun would not allow him the opportunity to run his fingers through soft golden hair: the nuns shaved their heads just as the monks did. Simplicity and equality was the name of the game at the monastery, after all.
He rubs his thumb over the edge of her palm, and smiles at her. "As do I." Even if this is all he can ever have with her, he is still glad for the opportunity to have it.
"Besides," he adds, smirking. "I have been reliably informed that saffron is not flattering to my complexion."
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Date: 2018-12-09 11:32 pm (UTC)Besides, any dalliance with a nun would not allow him the opportunity to run his fingers through soft golden hair: the nuns shaved their heads just as the monks did. Simplicity and equality was the name of the game at the monastery, after all.
He rubs his thumb over the edge of her palm, and smiles at her. "As do I." Even if this is all he can ever have with her, he is still glad for the opportunity to have it.
"Besides," he adds, smirking. "I have been reliably informed that saffron is not flattering to my complexion."