[ That is so much better, like, he can't even explain how much better that actually is. He's not really trying to anyway, but Tony's fantastic at communicating when he's not actively trying not to, and it's obvious in the hum of approval, the way he settles underneath her, getting more comfortable between the seat and her legs and then redoubling his efforts along her jaw. It doesn't take him long to find her mouth again, and he's not just trying to take, because that wouldn't fit all of this. He keeps getting caught up in the 'I can't believe she's here what if she leaves again' and having to calm back down into her reassurances, allow himself to trust what she's saying with her touches and posture.
So, in effect, he is taking, but he's also not. He's being gentle with his pressure, borderline reverent at times, kissing her and nipping a little at her lip but trying not to be too insistent. One, she's already overwhelmed by being here, the loss of her voice, just processing things. Two, it speaks volumes to the depth of his own feelings right now, and he's not fond of that level of exposure, even with her. Not until things are more comfortable, anyway. ]
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So, in effect, he is taking, but he's also not. He's being gentle with his pressure, borderline reverent at times, kissing her and nipping a little at her lip but trying not to be too insistent. One, she's already overwhelmed by being here, the loss of her voice, just processing things. Two, it speaks volumes to the depth of his own feelings right now, and he's not fond of that level of exposure, even with her. Not until things are more comfortable, anyway. ]