[At least Liem can take some measure of comfort in the clear knowledge that he’s not the only one to be a little flustered by the current topic of discussion. Somehow, this makes the discomfort of speaking openly about his relationship somewhat easier to bear.

There’s a slight pause before he actually responds. Matt brings up a great point, in that not only is their present relationship (such as it is) different from the one Liem had with Matt in Horos, but also Liem hasn’t seriously given thought to the idea of being intimate with another person since Set bullied his way into being… if not his partner, than certainly his something.]

I will consider it, [is what he says after that small hesitation. There’s also the matter of Matt evidently being one of Zenith’s shard-bearers, but this seems like a small matter compared to the others, especially given that he’s not sure how dedicated Matt even is to their cause.] You’re a charming young man, and I don’t doubt I would enjoy it. Besides which, [he smiles faintly,] I’m flattered by your interest, considering how briefly you’ve known me.