[I haven't seen the bean-stroking hour long asmr video what am I missing out on what the fuck!!! that sounds amazing??

Admittedly, Mort's onto something; normally any sign of someone trying to pin him down or stop him from doing something would instantly raise Aster's hackles, but he's also been taken down a good many pegs just by having to play at being a host. ...That, and given that they're both just toying with each other for amusement and boundary-testing, it's hard for him not to swallow it as a challenge, instead of some thoughtless brute force attempt.

Which means that his smile, although sharper, rings a little more genuine.] Mm? So what you're really saying is...'Aster, Aster, you're so cute and I'm really enjoying your company, but you should fight just a little more before you're given the honour of the ultimate throne ♡'

Am I right? [Like he didn't just butt gently against Mort's hand like a cat, all sugar smoothing over any spice remaining in his expression. Like he

uh

isn't yanking his foot free, just to brace it on the back of Mort's chair

ok????]