[Lyall's cheeks darken a bit, like they always do when Biffy pays him one of those shameless yet so sincere compliments.
He has no doubt that Biffy loves him for much more than his looks, but at the same time he makes no mystery of loving his looks too, which will never not be slightly baffling to Lyall, especially when you think of who Biffy's former lover is.
but being safe in that love, it's been easier for him to respond to it, and he moves around so he can grab himself a kiss.]
[Of course he gives him a kiss back, cupping the side of his face to keep him there a little longer. Even after it ends, he is still looking at him with such fondness in his eyes.]
I never thought I would love someone more and more each day I'm with them. Yet here you are proving me wrong.
I... I honestly have no idea of what to answer to that.
[How does he always end up involved with men who seem to know just the right thing to say to fluster him and give him butterflies in his stomach and who come up with these things at the drop of a hat.
Sometimes he does forget Biffy's family is actually Spanish.]
I don't think I am doing anything very special. If anything, I often wonder what could draw you to me in that way.
[Lyall will never stop being cute in moments like this. He laughs softly as he gently strokes his cheek.]
You're intelligent, witty, remarkably stylish, loyal... Honestly if you really wish me to go on and on then I could. But then you might stay red forever.
[Really, a wolf his age blushing like a school girl. There aren't that many people who managed that in his long lie, but Biffy is definitely one of them.]
At first I thought I was simply a crutch for you, helping you to adjust.
[And he didn't really mind overly much. He certainly hadn't expected someone as handsome as Biffy and as high-ranking to stay celibate for him for so long.]
Good evening my darling fluff. I hope this finds you well. Finally I did have the chance to meet some of your delightful shipmates. At that party they were throwing for some American holiday. They were wonderful to talk to, especially the first mate.
And I just want to say.
Well played. I'd tip my hat to you if I was wearing one.
I'm certain you would have enjoyed the show. You could probably charm a description of our meeting out of the chap if you are so inclined.
He was too interesting a specimen to avoid any conversation with at all.
And yes, I did enjoy the surprise. You were quite right. That was something I should have discovered on my own.
[He'd done similar things to others, including not telling Alexia the "danger" of inviting a swarming vampire into your house, so he should be able to deal with it himself]
[All pups were in one way or another, but Biffy even more so. It had been hard for Lyall to come down on it as much as he should have, because of the circumstances. You can't just force someone to accept a life that they hate, after all.]
But you've grown up. You've settled down. I always knew you could do it.
[It's a good thing he can at least control himself to not simply follow through with the desire to jump his mate after that. Cuddling is lovely and he'll perfectly content with that.]
They don't appear to be that frequent. Which is something of a relief.
I agree. He's clearly had time to think about the questions he wanted to ask. Spends more time listening than talking. I wouldn't think to discourage him wanting real answers.
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