[ Though he's still a little embarrassed by the fumble, Kazu lets Val pull his hand down and relaxes at that response. He recognizes that Val's doing that thing again, guiding him into figuring shit out on his own... something he's come to appreciate even though it can be stressful in the moment. It means Val believes in him, and in this case defining a relationship has to be easier than resolving an existential crisis. He's got this. You don't quit the race because you trip at the starting line.
He smoothes his thumb over the back of Val's hand and decides to begin with something simple. ]
What should I call you, with other people? I don't want to be... potentially inaccurate.
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He smoothes his thumb over the back of Val's hand and decides to begin with something simple. ]
What should I call you, with other people? I don't want to be... potentially inaccurate.