[ well. huh. he… did not expect that. he’s always known lance to be a particularly vocal flirt, even to the detriment of a mission, with the recipients always of the female kind. so he’s – surprised. thrown, once again. momentarily going silent on his end.

but he’s quick to emphasize. after all, it’s not like he has any room to judge or question. he’s discovered quite a few things about his sexual preferences here, as well. ]

Well, uhm…

[ clears his throat. ]

I’m not any sort of authority on the subject. My experience may very well be different from your own – which doesn’t make either less valid or true. [ a pause, a quiet breath, and then a gentler: ] It might help better if you talk out what it is you’re feeling.