Part of the-- [Toma exhales sharply, pressing a hand flat to his own chest.] --Don't do that, I thought you were really asking!

[Of course you did, Toma... for what a proficient liar he is, himself, he's never been much good at telling when his brother is messing with him.]

...I know. [He sighs, dropping his hand back by his side.] I promise you, brother, I don't intend to accept just anything and anyone placed in front of me. But I will have to decide what eventualities I am willing to take on.

And, truly-- while I was startled that you brought that up out of nowhere, [For a dare! Mean!!!] if I have to spend time with others anyway, I could do worse than having you there with me.

[emotional support brother. for sex.]