[He knew his friend well enough to know that Booker would be lost without touch. Being told he was loved and cherished was all great and good, but Booker needed the reassurance that came with touch.
Which worked, because Nicky had found that the same was true for himself. He could live without it and keep a proper distance in public, but he liked the feeling of someone's hand or back or shoulder under his hands.
Their waiter returned and Nicky didn't let go of Booker's hand until their plates were being set down in front of them.]
I think a tour would be lovely. Maybe after we talk to Joe? I don't know when he was planning on calling, though, so we'll have to see.
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Date: 2020-08-28 10:21 pm (UTC)Which worked, because Nicky had found that the same was true for himself. He could live without it and keep a proper distance in public, but he liked the feeling of someone's hand or back or shoulder under his hands.
Their waiter returned and Nicky didn't let go of Booker's hand until their plates were being set down in front of them.]
I think a tour would be lovely. Maybe after we talk to Joe? I don't know when he was planning on calling, though, so we'll have to see.