And why would I laugh? Come on... you know me better than that.

[ not to scold, simply to help. eiden slides arms around him as he steps forward, pressing a soft and quick kiss on kaveh's worried lips, his eyes meeting his with both reassurance and perhaps a little mischief. ]

Why not treat your submissive like... like the beginnings of a work of art. Hm? [ the gears are turning, and he's happy to assist in bridging the gap of confidence. his hands move to gently cup kaveh's face. ] It only gets there with your direction... your hands... your words. And if you're feeling shy about it... then remember it's just me—and you don't have to impress me at all. You've already done that by just being you...