[The smile is reassuring, as is Cyril holding his hand. Now that he's said it though it does seem like a bit of the tension is gone - he's past that hurdle.]
Yes.
[As he says the words he uses his free hand to sign the word as well.
Sam considered Taas a friend and did think he was attractive, but with years being in the Circle, thinking someone was attractive didn't necessarily equal 'I want to have sex with you' for him - perhaps why asking someone for sex initially was still something he had difficulties with. But with being with and just knowing Cyril, it had certainly had gotten him to thinking.
So yes, Cyril was a big reason as to why he was asking now.]
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Yes.
[As he says the words he uses his free hand to sign the word as well.
Sam considered Taas a friend and did think he was attractive, but with years being in the Circle, thinking someone was attractive didn't necessarily equal 'I want to have sex with you' for him - perhaps why asking someone for sex initially was still something he had difficulties with. But with being with and just knowing Cyril, it had certainly had gotten him to thinking.
So yes, Cyril was a big reason as to why he was asking now.]