[If approval is all Daniel seeks, then he'll surely receive it. Eridanus doesn't mask the satisfaction that spreads across his face as Daniel's hand finds his arm, and he isn't shy about the way he pulls the other close enough that the winter cold is no match for their body heat—but aside from that, his touch is chaste.]

Did you think I'm the type to simply lay with someone and never write again? [He very much is that kind of person, but Daniel doesn't know that.] No... you interest me, Daniel, as I've said in our letters. There is a passion within you that you try so hard to hide — but it's beautiful — and you should not be ashamed of it.

[His words curl with his smile, like the gentle coaxing one would call to a timid animal with.]

We'll enjoy dinner and a stroll. I've already picked out a restaurant and made reservations. [He eyes Daniel from his periphery,] unless such a night is too tame for your animal heart?