[It's indeed a sign of his respect and his affection for Setsuna that he doesn't put him down outright for ideals that were still very much foolish to the cruel King. Even in his cruelty, he acknowledges that those ideals were worthy because they were so strong. He may not have agreed with them, but he didn't agree with Saber's overall philosophy, either—and he adored that woman, despite his love dipping into obsessive territory.
Setsuna may have been the knight, but today it seemed Gilgamesh would take on the role of reassurance, of protector and motivator. So be it. He holds Setsuna as close as he will allow, brings his head to his shoulder and presses a kiss to the very top. He's come so far, to allow this sort of intimacy. Gilgamesh is beginning to think that denying him sex may not have been such a bad thing, when he enjoys all of this already from a soul ordinarily so reticent.
And although it's rare for Gilgamesh to show earnest gratitude to anyone, Setsuna has more than earned it.]
I would like to thank you, as well. You see, I was uncertain when I first arrived, but you reminded me of someone important. It served to anchor me when I had little else to follow. If you want to believe, begin with yourself—because it was I who grew to believe in you, for what you had done for me.
[Gilgamesh dares another kiss to his cheek, before drawing back.]
You have warmed the heart of this tyrant king. That is surely worthy of great praise, even if you've no need of it.
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[It's indeed a sign of his respect and his affection for Setsuna that he doesn't put him down outright for ideals that were still very much foolish to the cruel King. Even in his cruelty, he acknowledges that those ideals were worthy because they were so strong. He may not have agreed with them, but he didn't agree with Saber's overall philosophy, either—and he adored that woman, despite his love dipping into obsessive territory.
Setsuna may have been the knight, but today it seemed Gilgamesh would take on the role of reassurance, of protector and motivator. So be it. He holds Setsuna as close as he will allow, brings his head to his shoulder and presses a kiss to the very top. He's come so far, to allow this sort of intimacy. Gilgamesh is beginning to think that denying him sex may not have been such a bad thing, when he enjoys all of this already from a soul ordinarily so reticent.
And although it's rare for Gilgamesh to show earnest gratitude to anyone, Setsuna has more than earned it.]
I would like to thank you, as well. You see, I was uncertain when I first arrived, but you reminded me of someone important. It served to anchor me when I had little else to follow. If you want to believe, begin with yourself—because it was I who grew to believe in you, for what you had done for me.
[Gilgamesh dares another kiss to his cheek, before drawing back.]
You have warmed the heart of this tyrant king. That is surely worthy of great praise, even if you've no need of it.