Hm. Hm. What... was he supposed to do with this. His most immediate and compelling impulse was, as always, to withdraw. Like Blue had the right to just stroll up and start petting away like he was Sienna or something? The fact they'd known each other for years didn't dispel the deeply-ingrained idea that he looked weak or needy the second he gave in to affection.

But, well... his tail was saying about as much as Blue's smile was, like it or not. There was no point pretending Blue was one of those people who couldn't tell what his tail was broadcasting. The damage was kinda already done in that regard, wasn't it?

Char stood up, pulling away long enough to switch back to his bigger, lizardier self. Slowly, he leaned back in, claws resting on the desk. Let's... let's maybe try that out without the layers of clothing in the way, Blue. You know. Just... just to be sure.