( Aeons, does he know what he's doing to Aventurine? Every little sound sends a bolt of heat through him that makes him wish he could force past the rotten feeling sitting in his chest. Just for his dear doctor. But Ratio would never want him to, and would take it as a personal failing of Ratio's that he allowed Aventurine to do such a thing. So for his sake (and not his own, not yet at any rate) he'll refrain.

But that doesn't mean he can't enjoy what Veritas looks like now. He can't help but smirk as he takes in Ratio's flushed appearance, the way he pants.

So this is how it's going to be, huh? )

If I say that you're too good for me, Veritas, are you going to scold me again? ( Aventurine huffs a laugh then, his grin growing sharper. ) But red's a good look on you. I wonder how far that flush goes--

( All he wants to do is just curl up in Ratio's arms for the night, to enjoy being close to him and let the fear of having his memories flood into the doctor's mind ebb away. But that doesn't mean he can't tease Ratio. )