[ He finds the time and attention to lightly drop the bouquet of flowers back into the cup before it's taken away, and it's a good thing he does so quickly, be cause that focus is quickly broken and shattered by the feel of Gilgamesh's lips. It's the very same gesture he'd bestowed upon him just moments prior, but there's something about being the recipient that makes him feel rather... abashed, again. Jae-ha doesn't break eye contact, either, but there's no hiding the bewilderment... the novelty of this, and accepting this, wasn't likely to go away anytime soon.
He tilts his head, curious. He'd be lying if he didn't say his heart hasn't been beating rapidly this entire time, and the other's words and promise are only make it flutter anew. But there's the matter of-- ]
What about your business, King? Does it not need its owner to supervise? [ He nods towards the clientele, who are... still pretty interested in whatever said owner is up to.
But he follows, even though he initially hesitates, because that harsh grip is on the verge of making him feel like prey.
He hates that feeling.
Or at least, he thinks he does.
It's difficult to tell where fear ends and intrigue begins.
In the end, intrigue seems to win. Once they're past the entrance-way, he uses that strong grip to pull them close, finally kissing him; lightly, at first. ]
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He tilts his head, curious. He'd be lying if he didn't say his heart hasn't been beating rapidly this entire time, and the other's words and promise are only make it flutter anew. But there's the matter of-- ]
What about your business, King? Does it not need its owner to supervise? [ He nods towards the clientele, who are... still pretty interested in whatever said owner is up to.
But he follows, even though he initially hesitates, because that harsh grip is on the verge of making him feel like prey.
He hates that feeling.
Or at least, he thinks he does.
It's difficult to tell where fear ends and intrigue begins.
In the end, intrigue seems to win. Once they're past the entrance-way, he uses that strong grip to pull them close, finally kissing him; lightly, at first. ]