Boldness was an unfamiliar presentation, definitely, Xichen more used to his quiet words but it's not unwelcome, not at the moment and Xichen steps forward, closing that last little bit of space between their bodies.

Frees a hand and lifts it to tilt A-Yao's chin up before leaning down to kiss him, keeping the contact gentle. "You can do as you please, A-Yao.."