[No idea if it made it better or worse for Doppo, but this is just the way Cain was sometimes. He didn't seem too stressed right now, mostly just confused and annoyed, so he took it as a sign that he could keep going and it wouldn't upset him horribly.

He kept petting Doppo's hair gently, scratching his fingers into his scalp almost like he was petting a cat.]

No, it's nothing like that. I said I wanted to treat you well...and you're not the kind of guy to take compliments lying down. So won't you let me treat you well?

[He wasn't reaching for anyone's clothing yet other than removing his own gloves, but Cain did lean down to brush his lips lightly against Doppo, a thumb running a line down his cheek.