[ That response catches Allen a little off guard at first, you should speak your mind more, and he blinks for a second before pressing his lips together in thought and looking a touch schooled himself. Pillowing his head against his shoulder, he just watches Shouto with that thoughtful expression, and listens quietly as he continues to speak. Lets the silence stretch between them after as he gives it careful thought, and leans his head back as he stares off quietly at some unknown point across his chest. ]

Then... if you do, we can talk about it then. But right now you aren't. Not even a little. [ His voice is soft, but still clipped and direct. Very matter-of-fact, even if his expression is gentle.

I also hurt you too, remember. And Allen is the one who left scars. ]

I like it, your "experiment". I told you that. So... [ He nuzzles faintly at his neck then, not quite kissing it, demeanor softening. ] ...let's not say something is a bad idea until it is.

[ He's speaking more gently, but just with a quieter sort of finality like he had been before. He does give a final faint huff though, shifting a little to get more comfortable and cuddling rather unabashedly—for him—closer in the process. ]

And if you do hurt me I'll make you make it up to me.