Alex pulls Neil closer, more securely, and wrapped in a sheet and in Alex's arms, the younger starts to ease off the nerves. He lays his head to rest against Alex's chest, cheek close to his collarbone.

"You do always listen," he answers. Quiet. Appreciative.

He inhales before continuing, "I mentioned to Arcade that I didn't understand sex. That I never had the urge to do it with anyone, even to take care of things myself. Always thought it was horribly late development, but he suggested that I might asexual."