[ They let out a little huff, but it's nice to hear. More than that, this sort of gentleness--or any at all, really--has always been hard to find. Part of them is still cautious and wary, unwilling to lower the walls around their heart.

It's nice, just like this. Even if it's just like this, it's fine. They'll be content enough.

Leaning into the touch, they steal another kiss before he can move too far away. ]

If I said "anywhere," we might have to find a more private place, [ they say lightly. With a hum, they loosen their grip on his shirt. Feather-light, their fingers brush along his neck. ] But it's up to you. I'm more than happy to follow your lead.

[ They're fine with anything, but they're not about to push him in any direction. ]