[ he nods, opening his eyes to look at him through his messy blond bangs. ] A lot different, yeah, but it’s not bad. It’s not nearly as intense, and the feel of it doesn’t radiate arousal… but instead it’s kind of soothing. [ he reaches out for alhaitham, fingers dancing across his arm because he’s just out of reach. ] Like you. It reminds me you, and how you make me feel… at least some of the time. [ a playful jab. ]