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They're sitting on the couch, facing each other, but not touching. Not yet
L: Okay, so, what level of affection are you comfortable with? Any touch at all?
A: (Thinks for a second) Touching above the waist is fine.
L: What about platonic affection? Like handholding, hugs, touching hair...
A: I suppose that would be okay
L: (Makes a teasing face) Can I touch your ears?
A: (His eyes become radio dials and his neck cracks unnaturally) Let's revisit that later, yes?
L: (Laughs) Okay, okay. What about... What about kissing?
A: Hm. I guess as long as mouths remain closed, I'm amenable to try.
L: Okay. Okay, I can work with that.
A: What about you?
L: Me?
A: (looking at Lu like he's stupid) Yes, Lucifer, you. Do you have any boundaries I should be aware of?
L: (Lu gapes, flushing). Oh... I... don't think so? I like being touched, a lot. I don't think there's anything that... Well, I don't like pain, so, uh, I don't know, maybe don't bite me?
A: (Pouts) That's no fun.
L: HUH? What? You want to... (Lu gapes, Alastor only smiles). Well, maybe... Maybe if you don't break the skin? It would be okay? I think?
A: Hm (Alastor sniffs). I suppose that's an acceptable compromise.
L: Great. Great. I think we did great! Hurray for us!
A: Wait, that's it? What about... (He makes a face) What about carnal relationships?
L: (Blinks) What about them? You said you didn't want to have sex, right?
A: Yes.
L: Then what's there to talk about? We just won't have sex.
A: But what about you? You like having sex.
L: I do, a lot. But sex is only enjoyable if everyone is having a good time. If my partner doesn't want to have sex, then we won't have sex.
A: But don't you... Don't people have needs that have to be met by their partner and...
L: Al, look at me. Listen, I'm not people. Yes, sex is fun, but I don't need it. If I never have sex ever again, I will be completely fine. Besides, if I ever do need it, I have a perfectly capable hand.
A: (frowning) I see.
L: Everything okay, Bambi?
A: Forgive me, it's just... What are you getting out of this that you wouldn't get with a more agreeable partner? I'm the most unsuitable person you could have chosen to have a relationship with.
L: Oh, honey (Lu reaches a hand to touch Al's cheek). I'm getting you. Any part of you that you are willing to give is worth more than anything from anybody else. It's you who I want, in any form you're willing to share.
A: (ducks is head, ears pressing back) Won't you come to regret it?
L: (presses a kiss to his forehead) Never, Al, never.
A: Thank you, Lucifer.