[ LACK OF HORROR... Had this been anyone else, Aventurine wouldn't have batted an eyelash at the reveal, but because this is Essek, he's trying to be more careful about this conversation. ]
Well, how was it? Did you have a good time?
[ He can't imagine either Childe or Jae-ha pushing Essek into doing something he wouldn't want to do, so there are no worries there, but this is still a lot. Essek, your virginity... ]
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Well, how was it? Did you have a good time?
[ He can't imagine either Childe or Jae-ha pushing Essek into doing something he wouldn't want to do, so there are no worries there, but this is still a lot. Essek, your virginity... ]
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There's nothing to be embarrassed about. I just want to make sure you're okay.
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...I assure you I'm more than okay.
[Wow. Anyway!!!!!!!!!! He looks away, looks back. Seems a bit more serious.]
I think I... [He isn't sure how to say this actually now that he is trying to say it.] I think I feel... very strongly for Childe.
[NOT THIS!!!!!]
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Is that so? [ Metaphorically holding his breath. ] And have you told him this?
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I haven't spoken to him yet...
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That's okay. [ He thinks. ] He seems sensible enough. I'm sure he'd give a lot of thought to whatever you'd have to say.