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Atieno had been through cases where people would observe, notice them but not dare to speak, nevertheless get close to them. And while, a part of them appreciated the respect, the certain distance of it all especially when they doubted the capacity of others to let them be vulnerable with them, it did leave them in something of a self-conscious place when they did recognize that instinct to touch, to caress.
Perhaps it's Artic's generally laidback nature that allowed them to be more comfortable with touching and letting themselves learn more about his experiences through touch. And those little kisses, well, they just liked having a chance, an excuse to kiss. And would continue doing so if he appreciated it.
Feeling his hand brush down their arm to hold their hand.. Atieno sighs a bit and squeezes his hand in return while gazing up at him.
"I just.. wanted to make sure that I wasn't being too bold. I just thought it would be nice to be close to you. To share some .. affection together might be nice, if that's something you are alright with. " They let their dark eyes look at his face, noticing his features and expression with a careful fondness, still getting a read as for how much he could and would do with them.









