'Lantern Jordan would disagree with that. Vehemently.'

In a rare show of passivity, he lets himself be touched, giving it several moments before he reaches out a hand to tickle the sole of Jim's foot. Before, Jim playing with him would have warranted Kyle muting himself, but it's easier now. He feels better, and safer, and so he can give the response he wants.

The challenge being accepted, when the earlier one had been rejected, helps too.

'Getting a little ahead of yourself,' he teases, but yes, let's do it is written across the rest of him.