He frowned at that, looking away briefly. He hadn't meant to upset the older man, had merely been teasing a tiny bit giving how close to his chest Jim kept everything.
Carefully linking their fingers a moment, nodding. "I just want to be with you. To be yours. Long as you want me 'round, and even if you don't." He offered in a slow, thoughtful, tone. Risking meeting Jim's gaze with his own