Yeah. Yes. I'm.. ( why are they stopping? again? he huffs a breath, trying to will the blood to circulate to his brain. ) Trying to figure out what you like.

( why does that feel so disgracing to say out loud? his hands withdraw up to william's hips. he doesn't want to talk but if they are, then it's probably better if he's not gripping him to try to grind against him. doesn't feel better, he disagrees with the logic. )

I'm pretty sure I can pick you up and manhandle you. ( he scans him with his eyes, evaluating that once more and confirming it. ) But am I supposed to climb you? I wanted to see what you were doing, watch your face. Got away from me after that. I'm thinking about this way too much.