[The longer Hector's fingers linger in Alucard's hair, the more obvious the color becomes. For that reason alone, Alucard is quick to agree. It means Hector can't see his face. Or any other reactions that follow.
So he nods, a little too quick.]
It probably needs it.
[Alucard has only worn it pulled back while on deck. It is also so much easier to focus on that fact rather than how new all of this is to him. The faster heartbeat, the red in his cheeks, the sudden threat of being overwhelmed.
He doesn't shift away quickly. Wrong message. Rude. Instead Alucard half scoots so that he's diagonal instead, leaving Hector plenty of hair access for braiding.]
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So he nods, a little too quick.]
It probably needs it.
[Alucard has only worn it pulled back while on deck. It is also so much easier to focus on that fact rather than how new all of this is to him. The faster heartbeat, the red in his cheeks, the sudden threat of being overwhelmed.
He doesn't shift away quickly. Wrong message. Rude. Instead Alucard half scoots so that he's diagonal instead, leaving Hector plenty of hair access for braiding.]