I just don't want to cause you pain.

[ He gets on a logical level that Bob is going to heal. He understands this is with full consent. He just doesn't know how he's going to tolerate seeing or causing a negative experience, especially one like that.

But he can't help but smile for a brief moment at that kiss. ]

I guess I better think of it like trading your emotional pain for physical, huh?

[ He'll force himself down when Bob stops touching his face, but for the moment, he needs this. ]