[It's sweet in a way, the way that Newton wants to make this work, to cater more to his desires, but it's also terribly nerve-wracking]

I was a different person in college, Newton.

[Before he'd had to consider his disease, before the war started and it disabled him. He hasn't exactly had much time or inclinations for such indulgences since, let alone rediscovery. Until now of course. He fidgets, mind coming up blank]

My only complaint really is that I can't be rougher with you, but that's something neither of us can help.