Once the emotional discomfort is well and truly past, the pleasure comes back in full force. He sighs heavily as the gloved hand wraps around him, the texture of it different from what he's used to but not unpleasant. There's a soft hum as well as he tips his neck slightly, making it easier for Gustavain to do what he likes.

"Better," he answers, because even though being taunted for a genuine vulnerability risks raising his heckles again, the underlying sweetness does enough to soothe him for now.