Eleven was more than sure she could be, and his throat ran a little dry to think about it. Strength he rarely felt enough to appreciate willed him to meet her boldness with his own. It wouldn't take too much- he could pull her into his lap and.. well, they'd certainly be closer then.

His ears warmed.

He broke off with a sharp inhale. The alcove felt like it was getting smaller- or perhaps simply cozier. Warmer, certainly.

"You ah.. wanted to go somewhere..?"