Even Alfred has no idea how to begin unpacking it all, to be completely honest. But tonight has been a start, learning about himself by degrees. Another step on a journey, and with a sweet and willing guide. Purring a little, he nuzzles up against his lover, peering at him through his thick eyelashes.

"I would like that, I think. I just hope none of them are too...embarrassing."

But he's smiling, plainly not that worried about it. Experimentally, he tries to focus on Herbert, pursing his lips a little -

'So...can you hear this?'