[For the most part, Alhaitham is fine... but he would be lying if he said that he wasn't still at least a little shaken by that experience. It had lodged something in him that bothers him right down to his core and comes to the forefront of his mind when he's with Kaveh more than anyone else.
Because of course it would.
He listens, his eyes never leaving the other man's as he explains, and while he had not been aware of that concept in this context he catches on quickly and nods.]
All right. [And, satisfied with that, he leans in to give Kaveh another of those soft, lingering kisses. He can trust that Kaveh will speak up if he feels like he needs to, he thinks... they do have that understanding.
The contrast between them right now isn't lost on him. Kaveh in his flatteringly coloured lingerie and Alhaitham almost still entirely dressed. Alhaitham shifts down and tugs one of Kaveh's knees over his shoulder, pushing his knee up as he brushes a line of teasing kisses down the inside of the opposite thigh.]
You look good like this. [He murmurs then, almost thoughtfully.
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Because of course it would.
He listens, his eyes never leaving the other man's as he explains, and while he had not been aware of that concept in this context he catches on quickly and nods.]
All right. [And, satisfied with that, he leans in to give Kaveh another of those soft, lingering kisses. He can trust that Kaveh will speak up if he feels like he needs to, he thinks... they do have that understanding.
The contrast between them right now isn't lost on him. Kaveh in his flatteringly coloured lingerie and Alhaitham almost still entirely dressed. Alhaitham shifts down and tugs one of Kaveh's knees over his shoulder, pushing his knee up as he brushes a line of teasing kisses down the inside of the opposite thigh.]
You look good like this. [He murmurs then, almost thoughtfully.
Pretty.]