Each with a story, and a beautiful reminder that we're still alive to bear them.

[ He's not Mr. Positive 100% of the time, but he does try for it, generally. ]

Now - [ He comes closer, taking the opportunity to sit close to him now. What is personal space? ] - a proper kiss. I've seen them, plenty of them. Even indulged a time or two! Bit rusty, though. How does it work again? What makes it a proper kiss versus the complete opposite?

[ Leave it to him, really, to make it analytical, almost clinical. ]