Think about it.

You think it over, more than anything you have in your time being in this world. Most of the things you've been through have been fleeting, mostly meaningless ventures into your own sexuality, something that, in the end didn't matter.

But this? You suppose you have something to gain, and to lose in this situation. When it comes to Helius's wishes, you can't deny the changes to be hot, but you're able to pick up on the subtle idea that Helius doesn't enjoy how he is now.

You stay silent for a few more minutes, wrapping your arms around him, and think about what your next words will be. "Do you dislike yourself?"

"..." He doesn't respond, almost as if he'd wished you not to ask that question. "Yes."

"Why?"

He breathes out, before exhaling. "I'm not much of anything, Stephan."

"That's not true!" You protest, your voice elevated, defending his person from himself.

He sighs once more, building the strength to speak. "I know you think that. I know I have my own shop, my own business. But that doesn't mean much when you're insecure about something." It's his turn to place his hand on your leg.

"You're smart, Stephan. You know this is about what I think of myself. And, I like what I'm seeing when I change."