[ the smallest of pokes is enough, and yves' motion in return is slow, but it is sure. he lets his hand curl so that he can rest his fingers against siff's, meeting that tentative little touch with his own certainty. ]

... you don't have to, if it's difficult. [ patiently ] I'm willing to wait as long as it takes, and if it never comes, that's alright too.

I just didn't want to do something to make you unhappy.