[That she doesn't really simper or immediately tip over and throw herself at him wholesale in the face of sweet words intrigues and satisfies him. She likes him enough and values his opinions, but enough of her interest sounds like pure curiosity.
It's relatable. Enough of his very first forays into sin were patterned with similar motivations.
Those things he sees as likeness. It makes him want her more.]
Then let's catch you up. [Smiling at her, Dorian shifts to slip an arm around her waist. He holds there for a moment, maintaining eye contact, before drawing her in towards him for a kiss. It's not the first time they've kissed, after he surprised her with one after walking her home the first time they met, but it's the first time it's been one like this. Initially soft, but steadily more passionate and personal in the private and sultry space of his suite.
It's stirring, and in a way innocent (enough) gestures like this usually aren't.]
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It's relatable. Enough of his very first forays into sin were patterned with similar motivations.
Those things he sees as likeness. It makes him want her more.]
Then let's catch you up. [Smiling at her, Dorian shifts to slip an arm around her waist. He holds there for a moment, maintaining eye contact, before drawing her in towards him for a kiss. It's not the first time they've kissed, after he surprised her with one after walking her home the first time they met, but it's the first time it's been one like this. Initially soft, but steadily more passionate and personal in the private and sultry space of his suite.
It's stirring, and in a way innocent (enough) gestures like this usually aren't.]