He is not used to hesitancy from his friend. Bramen was always so bold and confident on the battlefield and during strikes. He made a good leader so the change was enough for Dorian to step around and stand in front of him.

"You can say no, darling," he said gently, running a finger down his cheek. "I won't be offended."

He might be a little disappointed. He was very curious about Awoken anatomy and very curious about what his friend would be as a lover but he would not destroy their friendship for sex. He was a big boy, he could handle rejection.

In fact, he would rather be rejected now than later after his heart got involved.