[ Balthier is just one smile after the other. It's its own kind of intimacy to start recognizing David's moods and different modes of speaking. And the bit of teasing. Some small part of him feels the desire to say stay, to drag the night on, to kiss him harder, but it's much quieter than that part that wants to keep this beautiful dance, this balance. And he senses David's need to pause, to retreat. It's a wise urge.

And it's much easier, knowing there's already a next time. ]

I don't think I'll easily forget, but I'll happily take the reminder.

[ He does follow David to the door, offering to hold his things while he puts his shoes back on. ]

Thank you. For organizing. For the computer. For expressing you wanted something more formal between us. It is all sincerely my pleasure.