*can see clearly that you're surprised by the gesture* *truth be told, this intimacy is a little odd on his end as well (he's been the Fountain Second and only that for so long, in this setting—but now he's Jackie Lee and your boyfriend, too)*
*purposefully relaxes in your hold (new, but good), a wry smile forming with the memory* I don't know why the fruitcake didn't tip me off. Pretty clear signal, there.