[What are you talking about, this is definitely less weird! Atem does not have a face or arms, he is an animal! That means none of this handling is weird.

(They're not going to talk about what it felt like to slither his entire self through Ryou's hand.)

Ryou blushing just makes his neck warmer. That's very nice, actually. Still in that playful tone, but with a touch of laziness creeping into his voice:]

Yes, I suppose that means you have the upper hand...

[Unconcerned. More of him moves onto Ryou's knees.]

Mmm, if "bone-chilling" bothers you, maybe I shouldn't tell you about the names I gave some of the penalty games, in Domino...

[what's wrong with puns, Ryou, giving things names with double-meanings is a clever and highbrow form of humor!!]