It’s not the first time that Lorenz would seem to throw a kind of switch in the mind of a man he approached - turning Sephiroth a little awkward, even shy. Zechs was indeed amused, but not at his expense. It’s a mixture of pride in Lorenz and empathy for the effect his beloved had on people.

To wit. Being called a brat had him flushing slightly - though Zechs notably did not protest it. He did point out, “I could have waited for you, or perhaps No-“

His nipple was tweaked and his ears turned pink as he made a soft, pleased and pained sound. Zechs swallowed, his eyes much darker, dilated and reducing the slight glow from borrowed mako. The nails down his chest had him shuddering slightly in Sephiroth’s arms. “I’ll need to request a restorative first, if you want use of me.”