[[Shades doesn't need to hear a thing to know it, hearing it would be nice but he's not focused on what he's not gotten and more focused on the fact he'd almost fucked it up for the sake of a 'good one liner'. Those arms around him tell him more than he could ever hope to want to hear at the moment and all he wanted was for the continued stay together. If Vance said no, he'd understand, but all things considered wanted nothing further from him than maybe if one of them had to go to the bathroom real quick and then run back after washing their hands. That was the only time apart that Shades needed from Vance.

He didn't flinch this time when Vance went to his neck, in fact, even though it burns, Shades held it in, making sure that any subtle pains weren't echoed out. He could deal with it, it wasn't bad at all. The shock had hurt him more than the bite thankfully, those sharp teeth. Setting his forehead against Vance's after, he smiled a lopsided, satisfied smile.]]

I want that.

[[The time with him, he wanted it desperately.]]

Just a detour to get Car and I'll be happy t'stay all day lazy and still sexy as all get out on the bed covers coming up with names of what to call 'em.

[[A moment passes and Shades leans in to give just a brief press of his lips to Karkat's.]]

I don't care if someone say somethin' you know. Not now. Don't know why I ever cared, I ain't ashamed of you. I joke about groupies but I ain't ashamed.

[[He's forgotten why he's brought Vance here, the trinket in his hand that he kept tucked in his fingers. How could he bother to remember when Vance threw curling up all day at him.]]