Re: [Capital Apt: Misha & Damian]
[Damian did not continue to pull away once Misha took hold of him.] I disagree, but I respect your opinion, [he said of having done nothing wrong. It was not that he felt the situation was about him, because he did not. But, he knew he had misstepped since Misha came to the apartment, and more than this, that he had pushed the boy on the topic when he ought not have. Damian was not stupid. He recognized these things had happened.] You are not being silly and it is not stupid. Stop saying this. You feel what you feel, and you may do this. I am sorry I pushed you on it and made it worse. I am sorry you feel it is silly and stupid, when it is not. It is emotional baggage, which we all have. You would not call mine stupid, I am sure. And I can and will feel badly for hindering, rather than helping you parse your emotions on it. You will not make me not feel this, even by pretending it did not happen. [He wanted another cigarette. More than this. Damian looked over Misha's shoulder toward the bathroom, then back.] I will wash you, yes? Then we can watch something upon the television.