( The expression that is revealed to him is definitely hard to read, half-smile, half-clenched jaw. He chuffs a laugh at that, surprised but endeared to how strange it is, and also at how seemingly hard he's trying to win at this game.
And yet, despite his obvious hesitance, Lalli can still find it in him to be surprising and sweet. He reaches out to him in a gesture that is obvious, despite no words being needed. Where was the solemn, slumping man he'd almost pounded down the door to find an hour or so ago? Whatever the motivation is, whether it's a need to feel close or communicate without language, or even just a genuine desire, Emil isn't at all complaining.
He feels a little too nervous as to be daring enough to go for Lalli's mouth, but he does lean in and try for his nose. The upturned tip makes it hard to kiss at that angle, but he does catch the side of it. Something about this feels so silly, and he laughs lightly before he pulls away. It is a little embarrassing, even if he's not at all aware that Lalli voiced that same sentiment moments ago. )
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And yet, despite his obvious hesitance, Lalli can still find it in him to be surprising and sweet. He reaches out to him in a gesture that is obvious, despite no words being needed. Where was the solemn, slumping man he'd almost pounded down the door to find an hour or so ago? Whatever the motivation is, whether it's a need to feel close or communicate without language, or even just a genuine desire, Emil isn't at all complaining.
He feels a little too nervous as to be daring enough to go for Lalli's mouth, but he does lean in and try for his nose. The upturned tip makes it hard to kiss at that angle, but he does catch the side of it. Something about this feels so silly, and he laughs lightly before he pulls away. It is a little embarrassing, even if he's not at all aware that Lalli voiced that same sentiment moments ago. )