Laurent watches him closely, not quite ready to let it go. Nyx handles him so differently, and Laurent's wary that he's only doing this out of duty. He doesn't want to take advantage of his handsome guardsman, no matter how much Laurent might want him. "You hesitated," he insists, though he lets Nyx have his hands, holding his wrists steady as Nyx begins to unravel the lacing. "I couldn't bear it if you felt guilt over this, Nyx. Tell me honestly why you hesitated."