[ Ah, a little on the unfair side... but still very welcome. He even relaxes a little, though there's only agreement at those next words. ]

Maybe a little uncomfortably so.

[ Wow, Khnum. He blushes a little more between the word and the near-kiss. But he does seem glad at the words that follow. ]

But you know I would have been here sooner if that was the case. [ some certainty, and a smile... then back to the blush ] I-... won't deny that.

[ There's a tiny smile as he glances away, though his gaze quickly returns to Khnum when he's hovering over him. And his eyebrows lift a little at the next words. ]

Is... that a fact...

[ Breathlessly muttering that before he slowly slides a hand up, fingers ghosting over the side of Khnum's face before sliding through his hair. He leans up, brushing his lips over his lover's, whispering. ]

So, what would you do in the event you only got encouragement, Khnum...?