[ Dorian glances over at Ashton, his brow furrowing a bit. ] I don’t think it’s really anyone’s fault. Orym is also just the kind of person who takes care of people. He’s a protector, and even though he doesn’t see it, he’s very good at taking the lead. He sees it as his responsibility, and it’s difficult not to lean on him too.

[ Dorian knows he’s just as guilty for that. ]

I’d like to do that for him as well. I want him to have a chance to just… be, you know? He deserves a chance to enjoy himself and be happy too.