[ it's not all bravado, some act that he can't back up with actions and not just words. leona's positive that he can give lilia even more than what they've just done. give him some time, let him prove himself. there are so many ways they can consummate this new relationship. they might have not said it out loud, but... there's something there that has been planted. a seed that needs to be cared for.

can it be grown in this bathroom? well, there's enough space for... creativity. leona's only briefly thinking about it as he turns the spigot a little less than halfway. he's not going to surprise lilia with a suddenly scalding shower, especially when the lion man prefers something on the cooler side himself. cold is a luxury that one can't always afford out in the dry heat.

and for yet another time, he stirs. he's very aware of how physically aroused he still is. when lilia reaches around him he wonders if that's where he'll go. instead? those hands go to touch his core. they return to those signs of his strength, of intense time spent making sure he was physically capable of fending off his opponents on the spelldrive field. he puffs his chest out, draws in his stomach, tries to make the definition of each muscle even sharper. ]

Don't worry. I wouldn't dare overexert ya... without a good reason.

[ with lilia anchored to him, he can carefully lead him into the shower and the flowing water. the pressure is seemingly perfect and the temperature as well. not enough to cause steam to start building but to soothe those taxed muscles--- even if they might end up using them again. when they're beneath the water, he'll do his best to turn lilia so they're facing each other... leaning down so he can kiss the top of his head. ]

Never thought I'd say this but you're pretty damn cute for a menace.