[He snorts, but it's with laughter and not derision, finally turning to look at her again. It feels ridiculous to use her chosen example, fitting as it is.]
Wanda, it's not really that big of a deal.
[Pietro waves one hand as if he hadn't just told her that it is sometimes.]
Yes. Mix it up. Not the same place for too long, not the same... pattern, repetitive touch.
[His stomach twists with the awkward embarrassment of continuing to address this topic, and it's somehow more uncomfortable to talk about than it would have been to let her continue the way she was going and never mention his problems with it.]
If you want to go slow with something, you could... it would be good if you stopped for a little? It can just be seconds, not long for you.
[He runs his hand through his hair in irritation, mostly with himself, because he needs to make a caveat or they'll have another discussion later.]
But I like it sometimes, when you don't. Stop. You know, when...
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Wanda, it's not really that big of a deal.
[Pietro waves one hand as if he hadn't just told her that it is sometimes.]
Yes. Mix it up. Not the same place for too long, not the same... pattern, repetitive touch.
[His stomach twists with the awkward embarrassment of continuing to address this topic, and it's somehow more uncomfortable to talk about than it would have been to let her continue the way she was going and never mention his problems with it.]
If you want to go slow with something, you could... it would be good if you stopped for a little? It can just be seconds, not long for you.
[He runs his hand through his hair in irritation, mostly with himself, because he needs to make a caveat or they'll have another discussion later.]
But I like it sometimes, when you don't. Stop. You know, when...
[During certain activities.]