Colin listened as Lavender explained everything. This made much more sense. Metaphors were perhaps not the best way for him to understand. He nodded a little, letting himself unfold some slowly. "Yes. It makes sense," he said quietly, not quite ready to sit up all the way. The corners of his lips twitched just slightly with a smile. He liked the hand holding and kissing part. That was his favourite, actually. He liked it more than anything else.
His hands reached out slowly toward his cup of tea, pulling it closer to him. He could drink the tea and be okay with it. Maybe the tea would help. Later he could drink cocoa. "Yes. I like pictures. My camera...it helps me to see." After a moment, he quieted as she continued to explain things. "Yes. It makes sense now." He sat up the rest of the way, pulling his knee to his chest as he continued to sip at his tea quietly. "What...why do people sometimes like hurting? Zach said...well, I think it would mean hurting. He said he liked rough sex, only...does that mean hurting? I don't know."