Alden shook his head when he watched Abir eagerly close his eyes and purse his lips.<br/><br/><em>This man... he's going to be an interesting one to look out for. That much is certain.</em><br/><br/>After deciding he stalled for long enough, he gently shifted his hand so it was no longer cupping Abir's chin, instead moving to hold his cheek as he finally leaned in to softly place his pale lips on the prince's. He kept his touches careful, delicate, as if he were caressing the petals of a flower with his lips.<br/><br/>Still, he did not want to overstay his welcome, eventually parting his lips away allowing his gloved fingers to trail off the prince's cheek.<br/><br/>"So then... would you say that about seals the deal?" he asked, keeping note of Abir's reaction.