"S-second thoughts?" He looks absolutely dumbstruck for a moment. Both hands come up to cradle his face when Claude finally looks back up at him. "I don't know that my heart has ever truly been in something until I gave it to you."

Lorenz gives him a moment, takes one for himself as well. He wants nothing more than to kiss him again but he's not sure how welcome the gesture might be right now. "I've never- I don't know what will be easier... I don't want to upset you, of course. I'm sorry I didn't... Think through..."

He shakes his head a little, fingers stroking over the texture of Claude's beard. "I just panicked when I couldn't think."