If you want him to stop such sad faces, you need to smile softly at him like that more often. Caesar manages a soft smile back, even through his pain. The only reason he hadn't thought of himself with a man was a perceived lack of tenderness.

He knows now he had nothing to fear; Tadashi drawing him close only reminds him of this. Caesar settles in closer, resting only his upper arm over Tadashi as to not disturb Tadashi's hug.

"I'd like that, too," Caesar is surprised by himself. "... that was easier than I thought. I must finally be ready."