[ this time she doesn't hesitate, letting herself be pulled in and cupping his face in both her hands. she kisses him slowly, lips parted, exploratory—feeling this out. ]
[he's much the same, cautious but curious, and savoring every moment. a low noise escapes his throat between kisses, clearly pleased and relaxed, not unlike a cat purring]
she brushes one thumb over his jawline, lightly, and her other hand combs back into his hair as she sighs into him, pushing forward a little to deepen the kiss. ]
[ it's half surprised squeak, half pleased noise, and her back arches a little into the touch. she didn't exactly need encouragement to get more into this, but she'll take it; her teeth nip lightly at his lip as her arms tighten around his shoulders. ]
[there's a thrill at the way shrike reacts to his touch, and he's very distracted by the thought of what else he could elicit from her like this--but he has to break the kiss again to gasp for air]
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she brushes one thumb over his jawline, lightly, and her other hand combs back into his hair as she sighs into him, pushing forward a little to deepen the kiss. ]
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his hands at her hips tighten, tugging her as close as she can get, one hand dragging up her spine]
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[ it's half surprised squeak, half pleased noise, and her back arches a little into the touch. she didn't exactly need encouragement to get more into this, but she'll take it; her teeth nip lightly at his lip as her arms tighten around his shoulders. ]
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... ah...
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deeeeeeep breaths. ]
...ah. How's, er. How was that...?
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Though I could be convinced to save the rest of the museum for another day under the right circumstances.
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... well... we're already here. So we might as well take a look around.
[he is still a shy boy, shrike!!]
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but also, legit. she pulls back to let him go, but offers him her arm in a gentlewomanly fashion. ]
It's true. Well—shall we, then?
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On we go.