[Ryou nearly chokes on the noodles when Atem slips into the house. But for some reason, it's much easier not to choke on things like this. He's not sure if he gets it...but at least he doesn't embarrass himself.

...That way, anyway.

Because while the candy dust is transitioning into Atem's fog form, Ryou curiously tastes at the air between them. Out thpthpthps his tongue, which is also candy. The two bits of hair framing the side of his face twitch upward...then also sample the air with their own tongues.]

Ah...y-yeah, it's...it's alright though. You look pretty handsome, you know. Your candy looks don't come off as silly as mine. A-and you smell nice.

[God, he missed Atem. Ryou tried to slither his way forward, but it's slow-going, he's not the best at using these muscles yet.]

Can I...hold you? Please?

[A lot of it is the juice speaking...but some of it is ALL OF HIS PINING.]