Head at a curious tilt, Robb watched the technicolor range of emotions dance and swirl across Jon's features. Blushing prettily at getting discovered, red-handed, guilty as all get out and not sure how to work his way out of current conundrum, Jon had chosen the safe middle route, neither denying or accepting the faults Robb had pointed out so very plainly. Which was perfectly fine. They both knew the way of it, except one of them still floundered a bit fully articulating current wants and desires.
Robb had no such reservations, thankfully. Free of pesky, deep thinky thoughts an endless algorithm with no beginning or end he could happily jabber away in hopes Jon might crawl out of his shell and eventually join the conversation.
If not, he's getting spanked raw and really sent to bed without any afters, recalling Renly's earlier suggestion with a touch of dark glee. Strange was so wonderfully devious like that; able to dole out the pain and flattery on so many twisted levels it could take a person's breath away if they got too close. Which was the whole point, naturally. Renly really was operating at pro standards - so much so Robb was surprised he didn't have at least a dozen sponsors and his own nighttime X-rated chat show by now.
"Maybe not, but that doesn't excuse us from it. We need to establish our roles - set real borders and not this half-arsed business we've been playing at the last little while. It's been really fun, mind, and I don't regret a single thing but I want both of us to be completely content in this relationship."
Cupping his hands to Jon's face, that glorious face he could barely manage a day without, Robb idly stroked a thumb over chin, lip and cheek. Recommitting to memory every last bump and gentle but still masculine curve.
"More than content, actually. I want fulfillment on every possible level for me and you, Jon. If it means latching you down and setting up tasks and assignments so you feel good and positive and whole and - Christ, wanted - every second of every day then let's talk about it. Right now. Let's not faff about anymore and just do it."
"We have the tools already, love, and we can build on that. Say yes and take the journey with me."