Aha, you know me so well. [ He can't help it, tipping his head up in a bid for more touches of his lips. He's really so warm right now. ] I like the feeling of it too, but there's something about hearing it from you... maybe I just like the way you say things?

[ A gentle rib that's half-truth. There's a certain cadence and weight to the way the other man speaks of his life that's more than a little captivating. ]

As for the stars... I have an appreciation for them. You don't think there's a natural romance to them?

[ Objectively speaking, of course. ]