Despite the doubt that wanted to creep in, it was fought against by the fact Rung had never lied to him. Rung had been wrong at times, but never deceived him in any way, and at least a bit of the stress there was let go. Fortress Maximus cycled his vents heavily, though they did stutter as he took a second look at Rung.

Oh.

He...

"You should- stop me," he said anyway, the uncertainty proving the words completely at odds with what he wanted and what bled through to his expression. "If we- keep going, I might-"

As he spoke, his hands had started to trail down. They now came to a hesitant rest by Rung's hips, the briefest squeeze there emphasizing his concern.

Which arguably wasn't one at all, but,...