Either the voice had anticipated something different from Judas or was hoping JC would figure out what was going on because it gave the latter no further instruction. JC pulled his hand back to his lap once Judas let him go, suddenly feelings ridiculously warm. His whole face seemed to turn a version of cranberry and his muscles tensed.

"I shouldn't-- Nothing." He offered a smile because it wasn't a lie. Nothing was up with him, after all. The voice had been there for awhile now. It was just lushusa than usual. "I ought to have asked first. It wasn't exactly uh... Normal? I've made you uncomfortable and I swear it wasn't my intention. I wanted to touch you. That sounds crazy."

He laughed but it wasn't nervous so much as disappointed. He didn't even know why he felt disappointed though! There had been something happening there. Something that made him feel less alone. But he shouldn't have forced that on Judas when he knew his background.

"Are you done with the beer?"