Laurent smiled and relaxed, pleased by Damen's effort and able to trust that Damen would continue to ask and suggest so that neither of them would jump to the wrong conclusions.

"Good idea," Laurent said, sitting forward and watching Damen's eyes with warm affection. Asking made everything easier, while they were still getting to know each other. "I'll go change and return to you promptly. May I have a kiss, before I go?"