[ Fondness rose up so quickly within him it nearly took his breath away. Dash seemed to have a special talent for it already. It kind of surprised him in a way but made him happy all the same. ]

I like you. You shouldn't be without affection either. You seem very affectionate. [ Not something hard to pick up on with Dash at all.

Fingers drifting all along Dash's cheek, he laughed a little. ]

You're right. This might just feel good because of the obvious and not an ability thing.

[ He fell silent for a moment. ] Does this affection thing include cuddling?