Varian. Don't lie. Even if baseball existed in Corona, you never would've learned the rules.

[He knows you, nerd. A sport and a team one at that? The only way Varian is playing that is if it's by force.

When he's done reading on the phone, he'll set it on the coffee table. No need to keep holding onto that. He gives a little shrug as he turns his attention back to Varian. With the hand being held, he'll move his thumb to trace along Varian's skin.]

Oh, I'm okay with it. I guess I just always thought the bases escalated slower...like first base was hand-holding or something. [But he gives as coy little smile] But that's alright. How about I take lead and go until you say stop?

[.... That is the smile of a guy that totally plans to be a tease throughout this]