*and he's always been short and he did get a little bit of experience when he arrived here in July, but still, the whole approach is different, looking up at such a dramatic angle and not having a choice in the matter. it's uncomfortable and as Charles lets himself be guided, his hands slide from above and at Leto's shoulders, down his arms, to where they hope to find a place to stay. the courteous cover is still there, but there's a glimmer of a brighter, more aggressive impulse underneath.*