For his part Adam didn't see this as anything particularly noteworthy or exceptional. Takashi would have agreed. Not demanding sexual favors for the barest sliver of decency was the absolute bottom of the barrel guideline for being a person worthy of breathing air as far as they were concerned. Then again, he knew the world wasn't a kind place. And his partner was rather infamous for adopting every wayward child who washed ashore. Adam had no such reputation.

Or hadn't before, anyway.

But the slight shift in posture and acceptance of help was a positive step, and Adam let out a breath he hadn't known he was holding. He smiled, motioning forward.

"I'm Adam. Aoyaki Ritsuka... is that Japanese, by any chance?"