[ That easy, huh? He’s not surprised, exactly, since Matt has very much given him the impression that he’s just kind of down for whatever, but it still makes him laugh a little in return too. Matt’s a weird guy, but admittedly, Tezcatlipoca likes the weird ones.

It may not stop the tenderness, but Tezcatlipoca is at least more receptive to having his hair washed than kisses that feel a little too fond. He makes a pleased noise as Matt gets started, and another little sigh of satisfaction once his hands move up to his scalp. ]

Oh, yeah. You’re gettin’ that title.

[ So, it is indeed a pleasant little while for Tezcatlipoca too. He’s at least not the kind of person that won’t indulge in some relaxation. It’s just more that he doesn’t tend to seek it out. His idea of fun tends to be a little rowdier, as Matt has seen, so these quieter moments don’t come to him often.

He’s thinking about just what that title would even look like when Matt moves again, since it feels like it should be half serious and half a joke. But Matt’s voice in his ear practically banishes the thought. The proximity combined with everything else makes it feel intimate, so the sound of Matt’s voice is, well, hot. ]

First time I’ve heard those words as somethin’ flirty.

[ But he pulls away from Matt so he can move to do just that. He dips his head in the water and combs his fingers through, then lifts his head but keeps it close to the water to work out most of it with his hair still submerged. ]

You’re doin’ good on your magic reserves today, yeah? [ He laughs ] Don’t actually wanna suck you dry.