Body language is at the root of attraction for a lot of people. Barcus himself would say it's that, and personality, that draw him to a person, far more than looks. Credit where it's due, though: Bel is beautiful. The bone structure that tends to be more angular and pointy in a gnome is sleeker in his face. Cheekbones that, while angular, have a little bit of a softer curve to them. A fine jawline. Eyes so dark they're almost more brown than red.

"I mean...this is more about who you are than what you look like," he amends. "I feel safer with you than with nearly anyone I've known." Counterintuitive. Weird. Wonderful.

The compliment makes him blush, but he grins in response and lets go of his hands in favor of putting them around his shoulders. "I believe you mean it. Might be the brandy talking, but I believe you. C'mere..." He tugs him gently into a kiss, slow and soft for the moment. However long the moment lasts before they start getting impatient again...