That's not-- [ his face feels warm again, but he steps around the chair once more, stepping closer and reaching up to touch curious fingertips to the other man's jaw. ]

I can't live on someone else's charity, that's not me. [ carlos would hate for him to live that way here even if cecil could do it. he's made his own way in life.. all his life, as far as he knows. other than the prophecy bit, of course. ] My husband would be practical once he got over the surprise.

[ carlos is a scientist. at the very least, he'd be interested in studying how one uses sex to restore a world.

he clears his throat, feeling--and probably looking--flustered. ] I don't know about, umm.. everything, but.. if you're interested, we could start with a kiss and see what happens?