( so he does, doesn't he? above the entertainment coming from the game they play, the pull closer is a siren song of temptation, that even he, in his professionalism and experience, can surrender to desire like anyone else. it's what makes the challenge fun - measuring the control he has on temptation, not wanting to let rufus see how easily an influence he has on him, though it would be foolish to assume the both of them aren't on the same page already.

fine, then, he thinks. if rufus wants him closer, then aventurine will scoot closer, grind himself on his lap to truly cut their distance short, so the both of them can feel the other better. a game has more than one player, after all. )

How honored I am that you have me in mind at all. ( said almost insincerely, though it's more meant to be a tease than otherwise.

not so much of a surprise, when aventurine presents himself the way he does; a hand sprawling over the back of rufus' neck, if only to keep his head steady, and he doesn't look away from the pretty little prize he has on his lap. )

I do have to wonder how often it is that you're interested in anyone. Am I that special, or just another pretty face you've found in here?