Discourse commenced here. @flatteredhim
“ Believe me , Basil , I am more than willing to take full responsibility for this. I know you , and I also know that you would sooner place the blame on yourself , or fate , as you say , before anyone else. You needn’t waste an ounce more of your breath. I have only come to extend my deepest apologies for what transpired. You must know my original intentions - they were to merely acquaint you with a wealthy client ! Of course , I do believe I’d be lying if I were to say that his looks had nary a part in it. “
The clearly-distraught author pulled at his petticoat before he moved it out of the way of his backside to take a seat , massaging a furrowed brow with fingered that were so meticulously manicured. Out of habit , Wilde reached for a cigarette in a rather fruitless attempt to calm himself , instead only adding to his anxiety. Though Dorian Gray was indeed a handsome man , and Wilde was all too familiar with Basil’s inclinations , he had never expected the artist to bemuddle his brain with romantic thoughts of the dandy. It was all too outlandish. In any case , Dorian lacked true culture , an appreciation for art. Wilde figured that the pair would never truly see eye to eye , but at that moment it became wholeheartedly evident that he was deeply mistaken.
