When Yussa is finished, it is clear he is pleased with his work, which helps Caleb's nerves quite a bit. With his heart thudding against his ribs, he turns toward the mirror when invited to see for himself.
"Oh," he breathes, and watches his own expression change with surprise. His eyes are darkly outlined, and there is a subtle shimmer of gold powder swiped up from the inner corners over his lids. Both serve to emphasize the blue of his eyes, which stands out even more starkly than usual. It is all very understated, far from a dramatic change, but to Caleb there is a clear difference.
Turning his face left and right, the gold powder catches the light. It does please him to match Yussa in yet another way. He turns to his lover almost shyly, reaching for his nearest hand to give it a gentle squeeze. "I think that I was right to trust you, as ever."
While he can't imagine wearing it often, for attending a special occasion with Yussa, it feels good to make a little extra effort. "It looks nice. Better than I expected. Thank you."
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"Oh," he breathes, and watches his own expression change with surprise. His eyes are darkly outlined, and there is a subtle shimmer of gold powder swiped up from the inner corners over his lids. Both serve to emphasize the blue of his eyes, which stands out even more starkly than usual. It is all very understated, far from a dramatic change, but to Caleb there is a clear difference.
Turning his face left and right, the gold powder catches the light. It does please him to match Yussa in yet another way. He turns to his lover almost shyly, reaching for his nearest hand to give it a gentle squeeze. "I think that I was right to trust you, as ever."
While he can't imagine wearing it often, for attending a special occasion with Yussa, it feels good to make a little extra effort. "It looks nice. Better than I expected. Thank you."