[He closes his eyes for a slow long exhale before pulling back to look at King, skin shivering under his fingertips]

Incorrect word choice then.

Of course I enjoy watching you struggle. Matching me play for play. Revealing that hidden trap.

But.

[And he brushes the back of his flesh hand against King's cheek]

There's something else you've given me a taste of. Something completely different and yet equally intoxicating.