[ it isn't selfish. Or, he hopes it isn't selfish to want someone, and for them to know you want them and to try to coexist with them without acting on those desires. Not only because of Ren's predicament, his self-loathing, but to spare Yusuke the same.

He should. He should... do. Whatever it is he needs to figure out. ]

Would that be okay? I don't want to impose, and anyway I bet the paint will take a little bit to dry. Then we can take pictures to your satisfaction and for posterity. Sound good?

[ The brief tense in his neck goes quickly. Maybe Ren is a bit more relaxed after, nestling his head into his arms with a tiny patch of heat making contact. ]

I will. You can go ahead, Yusuke.