HE DIDN’T THINK ANYTHING OF IT, AT FIRST. things like nips between mates are common to him. razor has been, of course, learning what chongyun is comfortable in their time since pairing, it’s taken some time and talk (the latter being the hardest, razor still finds talking hard to do but for mate, he tries) but they’ve gotten on the same page as far as touch goes.
which he’s thankful for, razor didn’t think he could last long without subtle touches here and there. a rub of foreheads, touching his knuckles with calloused fingertips, feeling the softness of his hair. razor craves it, touch a constant reassurance that everything is ok.
it’s just a natural progression, he thought as he held the other in his arms and nestled comfortably against him. mouth was right near the other’s shoulder, a perfect place to mark, and he didn’t think twice about baring his teeth and giving a soft nip. he notes almost instantly the change in his partner, though. a little bit tense, hands moving to hold his arms. he pulls back all at once, worry in his expressive features because maybe that was wrong? should he have asked? he should have asked.
“i’m sorry!” he chirps, “it just…normal. for me. mates bite to leave mark. show others they paired,” he glances down between them, wondering if he should let go now. chongyun hasn’t pulled away, and he’s not talking about that… condition thing he talks about. maybe it was still ok?
🧿 // the moment razor’s reaction becomes averse, chongyun is quick to squeeze his hands gently and lean in just a little bit closer, shaking his head with a soft huff of a laugh. his cheeks burn a little bit hotter but he isn’t afraid, much more composed than he would have been in the past under similar circumstances--perhaps he should have expressed his confusion a little more carefully, made it more clear that he genuinely just wants to know what the gesture means rather than suggest he might not have been okay with it, but they’ve been working on exactly that.
“no, it’s okay,” the exorcist reassures softly, offering his mate a warm smile as he leans forward to press his forehead to razor’s, nudging him gently, “i didn’t... dislike it. i just want to understand what it means. and... i like your answer. you can do it again... i-if you’d like.”