never seen that color blue

Reaching out, Loren tried to pry one of Sam's hands loose to give it a gentle squeeze. If the healer was unsuccessful, he'd let his own hand drop back to his side. "Thank you. I appreciate that, more than you know." He smiled faintly, though it slipped away almost immediately. "I wish I was ready but...I'm just not sure I can trust anyone enough to let them close right now." Rubbing one arm nervously, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment. When the bookmaker asked if the Launceleyn was planning to see Nate again, Loren couldn't help it: he snorted, and immediately shook his head. "No. Gods no. It was a drunken mistake, that's all. I just...wasn't sure how you would feel about the news." His tone was apologetic, and he couldn't quite meet the other man's eyes. LOREN Not quite an open book