Mm. Although I do find people tend to think the amount I enjoy it is a little unusual. [He's not even sheepish about it, to be honest. Basch's words pull a smile to his lips.] That's also true. So long as I see to my own safety, it harms no one, after all.

[fingers continue their idle soothing over warm skin, nodding agreement.]

That's true. It's a little like Eiden and the clan members were, for me. Just... a safe space to be who we are. At least, I hope it was for them too.