Timothy's hand slid from Aster's ribs to around his waist, holding on in a comfortable semi-hug like a kid with a stuffed toy. He laughed again a little at their mutual awkwardness but the smile died a little bit into something more uncertain and contemplative at what Aster said. It sounded to Timothy as though it boded something long-term in the future but his hard-learned lack of faith in anyone wanting him around for any length of time was telling him not to be stupid.
"People can get lost." he said, hoping it was as neutral a comment as he thought it was. This was easier when they weren't talking, but he liked Aster's voice and couldn't find it in him to 'shut him up' with a false kiss. He didn't want that for them and so he just nuzzled into Aster's chest again as though he'd never worried in the first place.