[Is careful! And ends up devoting some attention to navigating those spikes, testing them carefully to see how sharp they are, tracing lines along them and generally just being very curious]
[...Also don't you have claws on one of those hands]
[Curls his left hand around one of those spikes for leverage and pushes back a little against your hands -- slightly less careful with the claws might not be terrible]
Well, then yes, I suppose you should still take care with them -- I'm not looking to be gouged. And, of course, if it's easier for you to not use them at all, then I do understand.
[Removes one hand from your shirt and brings it up to cup your face, holding you still for a very thorough kiss]
--You'll tell me I shouldn't, but I apologize; I didn't mean to cause you distress. You're not the first person I've known to be so equipped, is all. If you'd rather they only be used in combat, then I respect that decision.
[Shifts and kisses the corner of your mouth, under your jaw, more affectionate than anything, his hand sliding down to curl around the back of your neck]
[the entire right arm and shoulder has a very thick carapace, so more than just touching is required to make him feel it, really. The same is true for the one on his head. Everything and everywhere else is pretty normal, if slightly scaled]
[getting kind of into the nuzzling thing, and doing the same. Laying his head on David's shoulder and kissing at his neck]
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Deepens the kiss even more, and slides his left hand under your shirt as well]
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[...Also don't you have claws on one of those hands]
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[and yes I do -- also the right. But I'm being very careful with them, don't worry.]
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[Curls his left hand around one of those spikes for leverage and pushes back a little against your hands -- slightly less careful with the claws might not be terrible]
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that was sufficiently surprising to (slightly) break the kiss, though, so good job with that]
-- what?
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You needn't be quite so careful. In fact, I might like it if you weren't.
[Quick, teasing kiss, but leaves your mouth free for potential responses]
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[Petting your spine again, distractedly]
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It's...they're weapons, David. I'm a weapon.
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[Removes one hand from your shirt and brings it up to cup your face, holding you still for a very thorough kiss]
--You'll tell me I shouldn't, but I apologize; I didn't mean to cause you distress. You're not the first person I've known to be so equipped, is all. If you'd rather they only be used in combat, then I respect that decision.
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I'd rather they not be used at all, David, but...thank you.
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[Leans in to kiss again, gently.
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[getting kind of into the nuzzling thing, and doing the same. Laying his head on David's shoulder and kissing at his neck]
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[Finds the edge of the carapace, then, and strokes lines across it, where the softer scales start]
[Tips his head to make that easier for you]
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meanwhile, his tongue begins lightly tracing its way across your jawline...
...while he keeps kissing your neck]
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You've quite the talent there.
[Keeps stroking the scales around the carapace, since that seems to be going over well]
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It's a gift.
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It's kind of nice...using it for something other than fighting.
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Mm, I can't but agree that it's nice--But I do realize you'd meant to be more serious with that comment, and I understand the sentiment.
Fighting all the time gets tiring. I'm honored to have your trust enough for you to be able to relax, somewhat.
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