"You're sure you're alright with it?" Dorian asked. Because he cared whether Bull was, and because Bull had made asking, saying no, saying yes, all of that communication absolutely open, comfortable. It was one of many reasons Dorian had come back after the first night.

Bull did sound eager, but he wanted to be sure.

Dorian slicked his fingers the rest of the way before looping one around Bull's hole softly.

"I'm afraid I probably can't live up to whoever your tamassran paired you with last. But I can certainly put an effort in."