Joseph was well aware of Amadeus' questioning of Rhys' relationship with his sire. The fact it wasn't intimate but more father and son had only reinforced his belief of the boy's inexperience with such matters.
He could smell the blood when Rhys chewed through his lip. Poor boy. Joseph sighed and wrapped his arms around Rhys' waist, resting his chin against his abdomen. "Don't be so nervous," he assured him. "I'm asking because it's important to me you truly enjoy our time together."
It was a pity he hadn't experienced sexual relations in life. While it was still possible for Kindred to enjoy physical sex, the Hunger and blood had replaced everything really. Which was why so many of them enjoyed feeding during sex. It was a great way to distract a victim and about the only way a Kindred could truly enjoy intimacy as much as when they'd been alive. This was a sad truth he'd keep to himself. It did no good to tell Rhys and have him second guess himself as if it was his fault somehow. He was the sort, the dear boy.
Sprawling out on the bed, he tugged Rhys with him until he was laying next to him. "But since it's your first time," he began as he moved closer so he was pressed close to the younger Kindred. "You have to promise me you'll tell me what you really enjoy and what doesn't feel good." He slid up higher up on the bed so their eyes were level. Reaching out with the hand he was leaning on, he brushed his thumb across Rhys' lower lip and came away with blood. Licking it off his thumb, he shuddered softly. It tasted quite a bit like Mab's but with sweeter notes. Ironically, the near childe in front of him was actually a lower generation than Joseph. That only made him more concerned for Rhys' safety, especially in the Time of Thin Blood. He'd have to make sure Bruno looked after Rhys when he was out and Joseph couldn't escort him himself.
"And anything you want to try," he suggested, cupping Rhys' cheek with his hand. Unfortunately it couldn't be all fun in games. "My blood isn't as strong as yours, but my clan is prone to frenzy. When you drink my blood, and you will, don't be surprised if you feel the Beast rush in. But don't worry. I'll make certain you don't hurt anyone, even if you lose yourself for a moment."