[He interrupts himself with small, lazy kisses pressed against Noh's skin, hardly able to stop being affectionate now that he's gotten started.]
More that I don't know if it'll work out with anyone else, but we'll see, I guess? And I don't mind you talking about anyone else, for the record.
[They've got one partner in common already, and Ryan happens to like Pilot well enough. The thought doesn't bother him as much as it might have before he was recruited.]
[ He shrugs, as if saying he isn't the type, relaxing into Ryan's affections. He could get used to this. ]
You know about the ones I have. [ Ryan knows about Warriorhead; was the first, in fact. Garrus, Pilot. He finds himself increasingly satisfied with that number. A pretty girl wouldn't go amiss... ] Who've you got your eye on?
[ He didn't miss that telltale little 'we'll see', Ryan. His smile is playful, even as he noses the border of the other man's hairline. ]
[The affection gets a quiet laugh out of him, face flushing slightly-- he should've known that'd be picked up on. Ryan doesn't mind answering, though, pausing for a moment before lowering his voice, conspiratorily.]
--Anders. I've- we've talked a little more since we were dropped here.
[And after a slightly weightier pause:]
He's the only other one I've told about some of my problems back home.
[ Anders; a Blue unit member, Medical personnel and Destra lead. He doesn't know much else about the man aside that he's a mage, somewhat passionate, and a resistance fighter in his own world. (Ryan, he thinks, may have a type.) Noh-Varr's smile stills at the mention of Ryan's problems; it's a heavy admission, and it makes him realize the depth of Ryan's trust for Anders. ]
You're close, then.
[ He's smiling again, more cheerful this time, lightly teasing. ]
I hope it goes well for you.
[ Of course, there's no predicting, and Noh-Varr doesn't know Anders even remotely well enough to say. Ryan is kind, funny and a bit of a pushover; someone like Anders may find these qualities attractive. ]
--I don't know about close, exactly, but- he understands things better than most.
[He hopes to be close, anyway, however things happen to go; even if they don't work out how he'd like, Ryan does honestly want to help him and enjoys his company.
The comment about gossiping surprises a little bark of a laugh from him, shakes the thoughtful furrow from his brow.]
If you had more of it I'd say I ought to be braiding your hair while we talk, geez... I definitely want you to stay, though. [Ryan ruffles his hair fondly as he adds:] Gossip about what, exactly? Give me a starting point.
This Anders, for one. Tell me about him. How did you meet?
[ Admittedly, his interest is motivated partly by Ryan's and also partly by his own selfish desire to snoop on another recruit. He won't use his knowledge for nefarious purposes, at least.
Ryan's hair is long enough to braid, right? He's gonna look like a cheap 90's rapper after this... ]
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
unfavoured
no subject
[He interrupts himself with small, lazy kisses pressed against Noh's skin, hardly able to stop being affectionate now that he's gotten started.]
More that I don't know if it'll work out with anyone else, but we'll see, I guess? And I don't mind you talking about anyone else, for the record.
[They've got one partner in common already, and Ryan happens to like Pilot well enough. The thought doesn't bother him as much as it might have before he was recruited.]
no subject
You know about the ones I have. [ Ryan knows about Warriorhead; was the first, in fact. Garrus, Pilot. He finds himself increasingly satisfied with that number. A pretty girl wouldn't go amiss... ] Who've you got your eye on?
[ He didn't miss that telltale little 'we'll see', Ryan. His smile is playful, even as he noses the border of the other man's hairline. ]
no subject
--Anders. I've- we've talked a little more since we were dropped here.
[And after a slightly weightier pause:]
He's the only other one I've told about some of my problems back home.
no subject
You're close, then.
[ He's smiling again, more cheerful this time, lightly teasing. ]
I hope it goes well for you.
[ Of course, there's no predicting, and Noh-Varr doesn't know Anders even remotely well enough to say. Ryan is kind, funny and a bit of a pushover; someone like Anders may find these qualities attractive. ]
I can stay and we can gossip, if you like.
no subject
[He hopes to be close, anyway, however things happen to go; even if they don't work out how he'd like, Ryan does honestly want to help him and enjoys his company.
The comment about gossiping surprises a little bark of a laugh from him, shakes the thoughtful furrow from his brow.]
If you had more of it I'd say I ought to be braiding your hair while we talk, geez... I definitely want you to stay, though. [Ryan ruffles his hair fondly as he adds:] Gossip about what, exactly? Give me a starting point.
no subject
[ Admittedly, his interest is motivated partly by Ryan's and also partly by his own selfish desire to snoop on another recruit. He won't use his knowledge for nefarious purposes, at least.
Ryan's hair is long enough to braid, right? He's gonna look like a cheap 90's rapper after this... ]