[ Ezell will allow this, but it doesn't seem like he's paying much mind to their positions or anything like that. He's a little confused about the shock, but he doesn't try to prod into it for right now. They're not going to stay here for long, though, so, uh, enjoy it while it lasts, Flamebringer- ]

I'm... sorry. I'm not trying to ask a lot of you, but I don't... I don't think I want this to be a casual thing. [ He squeezes Flamebringer's hands. ] And it scares me to think that maybe that's all you'd want? Which I'd understand, but...

[ He pauses, but only so he can release one of his hands and reach for the uninfected side of Flamebringer's hand to brush his thumb against his cheek. ]

I want you, too. I want to take you on a first date. I want to wake up with you there in the morning. I want to make sure your taking care of yourself. I want to be able to kiss you before a mission and come back to nap with you after.