[ pity they didn't get love arrowed when nodd had his rapunzel braid. his regular hair is long enough, but doesn't have the same rope-like quality. some other time. the tugging now catches nodd's breath in his throat. temenos is smart to hold him with two hands. nodd responds to the mild restraints with a futile half-lunge that stops short of their teeth clacking. ]

I don't--you wouldn't have to do anything.

[ his hands are free until they rest on temenos' knees. far from the no-no zone, but surely around should an invitation appear. ]

You know that, right? I'd be fine if you just wanted me to... Get you.

[ from nodd's experience, men like when they don't have to guess. when they know that nodd has such a low bar it's merged with the ground. temenos isn't men, though, and being too willing might frighten him into less hair pulling, more door opening.

nodd walks a tightrope. he doesn't know enough about safety nets to be upset at its absence. ]

Or I could be good.

[ his thumbs rub concentrated circles. ]

If that's what you really want.