Despite how affectionately things had started off between them, Clive pulls away when it comes to intimacy. He puts such an emphasis on platonic love that one must wonder if he truly believes this or he's hiding behind this excuse. For if Maurice could deny him once then it could certainly happen again, and what consequences would he face then? I've never thought of it like that but it's a very good explanation!
Clive and intimacy
I've never thought of it like that but it's a very good explanation!