Su-jin’s expression softened and he relaxed more into Silvio’s arms.

“We both know a little something about how it feels to not have choices.” They’re monsters, after all. Under their human skin and the niceties of social norms and expectations, they’re both monsters who can and do have those moments (days, usually) when they’re not in control of themselves. For that reason, it’s important to Su-jin that he never deny Silvio his choices.

“I also think that respect is the foundation of all positive relationships.”