[This was far better than fighting or resisting. He was struck by how each physical touch left such a marked impression, palm open into the first leaning of Alucard's head to support his skull, admiring the way he was watched with open question. Innocent did not quite suit the vampire's behavior in this new realm. But still it was the word he wanted to use.

Dorian realized his arm had finally stopped its slow bleed, and Alucard's mouth had lapped away most of the trickling lines of blood, so he draped it over one shoulder to keep him in close. The sting of its injury seemed faraway to the warm line where their bodies pressed together. The offer came more out of reasonable assumption he might try to be bitten again - better to find a middle ground and express his boundaries - though he would be lying if he didn't say that the idea was intimately thrilling to consider.

It called to mind he felt in that street corner, dizzy and breathless, the thread of connection between them where teeth sat embedded in flesh. Perhaps more intimate than sex.

He was beautiful, Dorian knew that. But the moment Alucard kissed his wrist that beauty struck him all over again, making him wonder whether this was in fact a desire demon meant to tempt him, crafted out of elegant pieces, so perfect it made him ache. Those thumbs on his thighs earned a low hum of pleasure.

And then that confession. He let out a breathless laugh. It wasn't cruel, which he assuaged by continuing to stroke his head, a little taken with that long silky hair.]

It does if you mean to have all of me. Are you certain you know what you're asking for? [Dorian was sincere in return, if a bit playful.] Forgive me if I find it difficult to believe you've never slept with anyone. I'd expect you would have suitors lined up at the door. [Perhaps it was the 'vampire' element which complicated things.]

There are other things we could do, as... preliminary introduction.