[Ryou's chest rises and falls, expanding both at his upper body and lower body because he's massive, and his heart beats louder than normal in his chest.

They should be talking about something else.

But Ryou doesn't want to talk about those things. Instead, he wants to kiss Atem again, once he's not catching his breath. Still, he murmurs breathlessly back:]

You don't have to be...you can do as you like, haven't I always told you...?

[The red is fading away, giving way to the last bit of scales and skin, and Ryou's hair is starting to gain its normal texture and color again. The chocolate flecks stand out a little more now.]

Though...didn't you think nagas were weird? I hope...that you aren't going to make me wait through this whole change of mine to make a move.

[That's...surprisingly forward. Is it loneliness, or juice? Hard to say.]