[ He doesn't react at first, unaware of what's happening, but when James returns to the moment, he dips his head in appreciation and leans in for a closer look. There's no need to touch it, and so he doesn't. ]

You know, that's a really good idea, Nathan. And I think I already know how.

[ Reflexively, Holden touches his neck, thinking about the tattoos Belters get to mark where they're from. ]

And again, sorry for adding my shit to yours. But I've been struggling...or, I was, and now it's struggling with how much I'm not, if that makes sense.

[ Because James is thoroughly enjoying his time with certain others, to the point of probably being smitten. ]