[Bren let his touch linger. How could he not when he saw that look in Essek's eyes. If he were not standing on the small dais, if Essek weren't moving to begin the measuring, he wouldn't have been able to resist sweeping the other man into a hug. His soul ached to hold him, to be held in turn. The ghost of Caleb yearned for it too, so close but so infinitely far. That cold skin, he only wanted to warm it up in whatever way he could.
His hand fell away as Essek began taking the measurements, trying to be cooperative and not get in the way of having it down. But having the Drow's hands on him, even in those small incidental touches in the name of business, it made something in him flutter.]
It's still a very selfish offer. That library is the most amazing thing I have seen in my life. I will enjoy getting to know it.
[And getting to know its owner... who just dropped to his knees in front of him. Bren tried not to die and go to hell right then and there from the inappropriate thoughts that surged through him. This was business, Bren. Do not get aroused.]
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Date: 2023-03-26 04:44 am (UTC)His hand fell away as Essek began taking the measurements, trying to be cooperative and not get in the way of having it down. But having the Drow's hands on him, even in those small incidental touches in the name of business, it made something in him flutter.]
It's still a very selfish offer. That library is the most amazing thing I have seen in my life. I will enjoy getting to know it.
[And getting to know its owner... who just dropped to his knees in front of him. Bren tried not to die and go to hell right then and there from the inappropriate thoughts that surged through him. This was business, Bren. Do not get aroused.]