[ The two of them are nearly the same height, but everything about the student librarian's bearing makes him look small and vulnerable, all the more when he blushes and his posture gives the impression that he would prefer to disappear from sight altogether. As it's impossible for him to fade into invisibility, he remains as good as pinned in place.
Aware that watching the other boy so intently isn't helping matters, only serving to worsen his nervousness, Zephirin shuts his eyes, and moves no closer. ]
Is this better? I won't look at you unless I have your permission, but you may need to lead me the rest of the way.
[ He wears a non-expression now, unreadable, his mouth a line when he lapses into silence, listening for a reply. ]
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Aware that watching the other boy so intently isn't helping matters, only serving to worsen his nervousness, Zephirin shuts his eyes, and moves no closer. ]
Is this better? I won't look at you unless I have your permission, but you may need to lead me the rest of the way.
[ He wears a non-expression now, unreadable, his mouth a line when he lapses into silence, listening for a reply. ]