THIS IS SO FUCKING LOVELY! It's so messed up and unapologetic about it, but with this acceptance and understanding that is just so perfectly in character. My favourite bit is this: Ingo clutched Roman to his chest and reprimanded him for not fighting back, not telling him to shut up. But the anxious beat Roman heard in Ingo’s chest and the careful pat of his hair while he spoke in gentle, un-Ingo-like tones was enough. Un-Ingo-like tones is such an awesome description!
Very well done, and you've really whetted my appetite for Hofest. Is it December 1st yet?!!!!!