[there's some lingering anger there, but at least Dohalim does let out a small snort against Gepard's shoulder. he should have known the captain wouldn't have let himself be put in such an inappropriate position and be defenseless against it]

That is... Very like you. I'm surprised he hadn't called for your execution, or banishment from the realm.

[then again, the lord must have wanted to save face (whatever was left of it, at least). had it come out that he was being untoward with one of his guardsmen... Dohalim is sure he would have wanted to avoid the repercussions of his actions. though, maybe he thought he could really get away with it... Dohalim thinks him brave, to be honest, to go after a Landau, of all people; if Gepard hadn't put him back in his place, Serval definitely would have.

but what Gepard says next makes Dohalim feel a little guilty. he'd only intended to throw his title around as a joke between them, not wanting it to be taken literally. but now that he knows the other man's truth, he can't help but feel awful that he wasn't more considerate with his own words]

I... Apologise. I shouldn't have said something so inconsiderate, without thinking about what effects my words could have on you.

[he'd always been like that, saying things before thinking them through. and this time, he managed to dredge up an unpleasant memory that he's sure Gepard wouldn't have wanted to think about, especially in the heat of passion.

but it does come to a surprise when Gepard admits wanting to keep... whatever it is they have between them now. Dohalim pulls him closer, arms wrapped around him tightly, almost clinging onto him]

You... Do not need to give me anything at all. You think I deserve much, but even this... Whatever this is... I don't deserve even this much.