Desire to
Wish to
Both terms in one sentence
- When Aang expresses his desire to "be together" with Katara, she claims to be confused about her feelings and does not wish to be involved with Aang if she's unsure.
Source: Anchored Ship -
Unfortunately, the Yukianesa drove him insane and his fairly innocent wish to help his sibling ended up as as insane, borderline-incestuous desire to kill him.
Source: All Love Is Unrequited - Judith Perle, a protagonist of The Rose Rent, confides a desire to take the veil to Cadfael who discourages her as she has no vocation just a wish to escape from the world.
Source: Taking the Veil
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