[ he's happy here, and the simplicity of such a statement brings with it something heart-warming, compelling, and he can't help but smile faintly at that. what a strange thing for credence to say, but all in keeping with his nature, he's realised. underneath the brittle exterior is someone softer, someone who only needs a chance.
graves makes no indication that he intends to act on his arousal, and he kisses him back as he lets him go, leaning into his touch. if this is a test, he knows he's just passed with flying colors. ]
Good. I would hope you continue to be so. [ he responds simply. it's more and more easy to acknowledge credence as a staple in his penthouse, to have another person in this massive space, and he's getting used to having him around; especially after his comprehensive background checks turned up on the second day and assured graves that he's clean (one can't be too careful). he grabs a hold of his hand, before brushing a kiss to his knuckles, his eyes dark and full of promise. ]
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graves makes no indication that he intends to act on his arousal, and he kisses him back as he lets him go, leaning into his touch. if this is a test, he knows he's just passed with flying colors. ]
Good. I would hope you continue to be so. [ he responds simply. it's more and more easy to acknowledge credence as a staple in his penthouse, to have another person in this massive space, and he's getting used to having him around; especially after his comprehensive background checks turned up on the second day and assured graves that he's clean (one can't be too careful). he grabs a hold of his hand, before brushing a kiss to his knuckles, his eyes dark and full of promise. ]
Goodnight, Credence.