[ Armand eyes are large as he gazes at the dragon Will picks. It's very soft and he's distracted by the texture of it's scales for a moment as he pets it from it's position between them where it's set down. ]

A most handsome, dragon - ah, what an excellent choice!

[ He's supportive and touched by Will's determination, offering support from the side lines and cheering him on. When the final hoop finally lands, Armand whoops, punching the air, before throwing his arms around Will's shoulders and pressing a there and gone, kiss to his cheek. He has to go up onto his toes to do so and as he pulls away, Armand drags a large brown bear down from it's peg, grinning and flushed as he looks at Will. The plush is almost as big as he is! ]

Thank you for being so persistent, Will - and look at our spoils - this fellow will make a welcome addition to my apartment.

[ Was it calculated? A little. He barely caught the unrest in Will's thoughts before and well - he can't let the shame sit unattended. Too much of his life has been bound up in a similar fashion - though never for his attraction in other men - so this, this he can give freely, a token. You're safe, we're the same in this he thinks silently to himself and hugs the bear tight to his chest. ]