[ That compliment earns Claire a little huff through his nostrils, amusement there because he can tell that she's teasing, but he appreciates the sentiment all the same. It's certainly harder to communicate when he's like this, but it's actually really nice to be able to trust someone seeing him like this not to hurt him for being able to do it. Claire isn't the type, he can tell; she never would.
The glow falls away from his eyes and they are darker but still full of human understanding as he looks back at her, leaning slightly into her touch again when she continues it. He can't help it; it feels nice. He'll transition back when she stops or if she asks him to, but for now, he's going to let himself enjoy the tactile attention. ]
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The glow falls away from his eyes and they are darker but still full of human understanding as he looks back at her, leaning slightly into her touch again when she continues it. He can't help it; it feels nice. He'll transition back when she stops or if she asks him to, but for now, he's going to let himself enjoy the tactile attention. ]