[ the color of his cheeks darken at the gesture, and the follow-up question has him turning his head hide in his palm. ] … [ he hadn’t thought about it, but things are different here, and he’s not ashamed of his situation, since it’s quite the opposite at the moment. he’ll turn things around back home too, he just needs time… ]

[ as for the question, ] No. I’d rather not. [ he kisses the inside of his palm and then peels his hand away, so he can lean up and give alhaitham a kiss too. ]