Do you think you can so easily lie to your maker, Eric? Or is it yourself you're lying to?
[His tone remains calm and nonjudgmental, because he knows they're sailing into unmarked territory. In the past, Godric would have severely discouraged a relationship with a human, and had drilled it into Eric's head that such affection is weakness and pain. He had done so to protect Eric, and because Godric selfishly wanted Eric all to himself. Godric knows better now, but Eric has yet to know that Godric no longer disapproves.]
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[His tone remains calm and nonjudgmental, because he knows they're sailing into unmarked territory. In the past, Godric would have severely discouraged a relationship with a human, and had drilled it into Eric's head that such affection is weakness and pain. He had done so to protect Eric, and because Godric selfishly wanted Eric all to himself. Godric knows better now, but Eric has yet to know that Godric no longer disapproves.]