This is the kind of thing that would have given him hives not long ago. Unbearably sweet, complimentary in a way beyond shallow flattery. It's the epitome of romance for someone who's never been appreciated before, and his ears pink in pleasure. He can feel the faint warmth of his happy blush on his cold skin, and he longs to cover his ears with his hands to hide it, although to do so would just draw even more attention to it. How humiliating, to curl up and purr at a few kind words.
He stares down into the book instead. Edgar's hand is down Nicholas's trousers now. The word 'mewl' is used liberally. ]
Oh, [ he says casually. ] I thought you might compliment my impressive girth.
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This is the kind of thing that would have given him hives not long ago. Unbearably sweet, complimentary in a way beyond shallow flattery. It's the epitome of romance for someone who's never been appreciated before, and his ears pink in pleasure. He can feel the faint warmth of his happy blush on his cold skin, and he longs to cover his ears with his hands to hide it, although to do so would just draw even more attention to it. How humiliating, to curl up and purr at a few kind words.
He stares down into the book instead. Edgar's hand is down Nicholas's trousers now. The word 'mewl' is used liberally. ]
Oh, [ he says casually. ] I thought you might compliment my impressive girth.