A sigh of relief escapes Alfred that he didn't realize he was holding as he gets his answer - and when he is kissed, this time he doesn't flinch.

In fact, he smiles, just a little tiny bit.

"...I think you're the first person to ever...say that to me? That there's nothing wrong. With me. Or how I am. I'm not...used to it? And with how we met, I'm - I - uh-"

He goes tongue-tied again, tripping over the fangs he realizes he has no idea how to retract.