Cae found himself wrestling with a complex well of emotions provoked by the exhausted line of Velasin’s shoulder, the gentle arch of his neck. After several seconds, his mouth won part of the battle, and he said, “Velasin?” “Mm?” “This … friendship, that we’ve agreed to have. Does it include any casual intimacy?” Velasin jerked his head up. “What?” “Touch,” said Cae, neck burning as his stomach churned. “It’s been, as you said, an extremely long day, and I just … it feels wrong, to ignore the possibility of comfort.” “Comfort,” said Velasin, who was not quite trembling in place like a spooked
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