“Of course.”
“Andre, remember, I’m you Sire. I know you almost as well as you know yourself. You’re attracted to him.”
“Physically, yes, I’ll admit as much. I have the feeling, although I may be wrong, that he’s not exactly immune to me, either.”
“If you want to act on it, do. I won’t stop you,” Thorin said. “But remember what he is. It can never go beyond that. You’re two different species, as it were.”
“Different, and enemies when it comes down to it. Believe me, Thorin, I’m aware of that.”
“It’s good that you are. Just don’t forget it in the heat of the moment.”
Andre shook his head. “A moment that may not happen.”
“Time will tell, I’m certain.” 4