Glad to hear at least you won't hold off forever. I don't know how manageable this sort of thing is if it worsens...
[ He set another dulled knife aside and got up to have a look at his work this far. The edges of Byleth's hair were softened at least, which was an improvement. ]
Meantime, my hands'll be close to your face for a second here. Just making sure the length's even.
[ It struck him as best to let Byleth know this beforehand, if only because they were similarly discomforted by abrupt contact outside a battlefield. With his intentions stated, he pinched the ends of Byleth's hair where it framed his face and pulled it straight, mindful to be gentle.
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[ He set another dulled knife aside and got up to have a look at his work this far. The edges of Byleth's hair were softened at least, which was an improvement. ]
Meantime, my hands'll be close to your face for a second here. Just making sure the length's even.
[ It struck him as best to let Byleth know this beforehand, if only because they were similarly discomforted by abrupt contact outside a battlefield. With his intentions stated, he pinched the ends of Byleth's hair where it framed his face and pulled it straight, mindful to be gentle.
A hum, and then— ]
Pretty close...