[ He loosens his hold on Inigo to the point where he can extend his arms forward, touching his hands to Inigo's forearms. Giving him space to look at him better, and encourage him with the warmth of this gaze. It's not so much the dating part that gets to Roland - and in fact, he's not one to question that at all, having started going on dates at the ripe old age of sixteen - but the earnestness Inigo always grants him. He doesn't have to go this far for Roland, but he chooses to. That will never go unnoticed. ]

Thank you, pup. It doesn't matter if it's strange or sudden. I'm just grateful you trust me enough to share these things with me. I mean it.

[ His hands fall back to his side, though one remains on a cocked hip. ]