They blink in surprise when he leans against them, and they're stuck staring at him for few heartbeats, which they spend trying to readd his face, reflexively trying to find signs that he's trying to get them to let their guard down.

Except, there are none. They bite their lip slightly, before they slowly and carefully lean against him as well, and their eyes close with an, almost happy sigh, as they allow themselves closeness they hadn't even realised they had missed.

"I enjoy your company too. It's... it's relaxing, calming.." As they admit this, their tail snakes around his arm more, to keep him close.