( Syrlya, in Mishka's opinion, is difficult and particular, and always seems to want things precisely one way before he will proceed with them. But— that is probably exactly how Adelis seems to others, so, perhaps, he and Trahearne both have a taste for uncompromising people. )

... If Adelis won't pull away from me, I think it like that Syrlya won't pull away from you. Adelis is far more persnickety than Syrlya.

( He uses a little bit of a cuter word, because he can't deride a trait Syrlya shares with Adelis. )

If anything, I would want the person I'm with to indulge as much as they'd like. I would hope Syrlya feels the same.

( trahearne wants u so bad syr just let him bend u over a table in public smh :/ )