[The sense of relief that small gesture gave him was almost overwhelming and he couldn't help but smile as that familiar weight settled in against him. He tilted his head some in turn, slowly, carefully so as to not spook the other, gently nuzzling against the top of his head.
This wasn't so bad. They'd worked out worse things and at least this time around there was some level of trust right from the beginning. It'd take some time but it was nothing he hadn't done before and so, finally, Aidan relaxed in earnest. Just had to let Helix come to him, that was all.
Shifting his weight ever so slightly Aidan moved the hand closest to Helix, laying it flat on his own thigh with the palm up. There. Take it if you want. You're in charge.]