[ He rolls his eyes playfully, but the smile on his face says he hasn't missed that change in tone. One hand creeps up again, mussing Ryan's hair, massaging his scalp. The gesture is rythmic. ]
Maybe. But I've always been a tactical fighter.
[ He prefers to use his enemies' weaknesses to his advantage. ]
That's not tactical, that's being a tease. You're taking advantage.
[Not that he seems to mind. Ryan tilts his head into that touch, presses against Noh-Varr's hand to encourage it to be firmer, silently asking for more.]
...but I like when you do that.
[And it's not even entirely meant to refer to his comment-- sure, he likes that too, but just the attention and affection are soothing. He's caught between just enjoying the way his scalp's being massaged and wanting Noh's fingers to thread into his hair instead, unsure which he really wants more.]
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Maybe. But I've always been a tactical fighter.
[ He prefers to use his enemies' weaknesses to his advantage. ]
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[Not that he seems to mind. Ryan tilts his head into that touch, presses against Noh-Varr's hand to encourage it to be firmer, silently asking for more.]
...but I like when you do that.
[And it's not even entirely meant to refer to his comment-- sure, he likes that too, but just the attention and affection are soothing. He's caught between just enjoying the way his scalp's being massaged and wanting Noh's fingers to thread into his hair instead, unsure which he really wants more.]