Auel wasn’t so shocked to see Makai materialize himself this time, after seeing it once things didn’t generally surprise him anymore. The other’s long blond tresses were beautiful, they made him feel like simply playing with the locks or tangling his fingers in such gorgeous strands. No, he couldn’t think about that, not now, especially while he was trying to control his blood’s reaction to the other male, though that may have even influenced the idea.
“It’s…well…” ‘It’s not like that exactly…’ Auel hadn’t used his talent for unspoken speech yet tonight, but it seemed like an appropriate time and he wasn’t much for finishing the sentence verbally. After a moment he realized there wasn’t an easy way around the subject, nor an answer besides explaining that would leave him feeling comfortable. “Well…you see…” it was hard for him to get out while his different colored orbs were set firmly on the suddenly interesting floor boards, “It doesn’t particularly matter to me that you’re a male…actually,” his voice was still that constantly seductive tone since there was no way he could rid himself of it “I…prefer things that way…”
He felt quite awkward now, and wasn’t up for seeing his companion’s reaction because they weren’t usually good. “I-I think I should just go back to my room…thank you for keeping me company though. It was very nice of you.” He gestured slightly toward the door and it hurt him inside to leave after he’d finally made a friend, but he knew he’d probably just lost him. At least he knew now and not later at least…