“I don’t think there would have been any time in my life where I would have rejected you.” He’d been oblivious, repressed, had convinced himself in his lonely virginity that sort of closeness with anyone was a weakness - but right now with Suzaku’s lips on his stomach he’s having trouble imagining saying anything other than yes.

But there’s something else that’s making him hesitate, something he’s not even sure he should say.

“I… There’s one last I must know…” he draws a deep breath, prepared for a souring in the mood, but he suddenly has to know “Did you ever… do this with Euphemia?”