[He who was named James stilled at the sudden aggressive-like declaration, though it did not surprise him at all that Steve was going to take that tone with him. At first, he considered it this new role as playing the aggressive female-like persona needed to make any kind of male-male relationship work.

Of course, he considered the content of the message, rolling it back and forth in his mind as he eyed Steve curiously. He had never heard such a proposal before, a dedication of two males together and neglecting - no refusing - the companionship of a potential female mate.

A part of himself that he didn't particularly acknowledge as existing was overcome with a thrill. Steve wanted him as a female wanted a male, a dedication of a bond that sounded far long-standing than the brief period of mating and protecting until the child was born and then leaving again. It sounded... far longer.]

You are willing to give up all prospects of a female mate and children? You want me to give up my potential in the same way?