The frown would not leave his features even with Lyle assuring him that it couldn't be that bad. But he allowed himself to be tugged, and he even moved into a sort of hug additionally. It didn't involve the arms in any way, shape or form, more just keeping them limp, wrists still held in Lyle's grasp, while he rested his cheek against the other man's shoulder.
Nico was quiet for a long moment before he said, "I do too." This was of course going back to their previous topic of conversation. "Still, don't say it like that, okay? It's too... similar and it makes me feel..." He exhaled a frustrated breath as he searched for the right word. "Objectified?" It didn't quite fit, but he couldn't find the word that did just yet.