[ Oh. The realization of exactly why Dion hesitates washes over Joshua like a pleasantly warm ray of sunlight. He hadn't been upset over the hesitation, of course, but knowing the reason now makes his affection all the stronger. ]

You are truly a chivalrous man, Dion Lesage.

[ He tilts his head once more, as if he were going to steal another kiss. Instead, he presses their foreheads together, the hand at Dion's knee lifting to match it's twin in cupping the other side of Dion's face. ]

Do know that I am content to simply kiss you. When I spoke of divesting ourselves, that is all that I meant. Like you, I should like to indulge myself slowly, so that I may enjoy every moment with you.