[ truly meant :unamused: but okay whatever me. anyway. he picks up on their sudden worries and he's quick to shake his head. ]

No, no it was fine. It was kind of stupid, I knew it was happening but it still surprised me a little. I'm not used to people biting my arms. [ arm bites... but he has to think this over. ]

I think because it's weird is why it's a rule. It's to push us and see if we're going to follow through with it or not. A lot of people are going to struggle with this one, probably. [ also hugging might also be weird for some people even if this is infinitely worse. but with that said, he pauses a little as if to consider things before holding out a hand. ]

Are we cool with reciprocation? [ it's something they both have to do, and...it's a little easier with people he knows better. ]