[ Matt's answering laugh is a bit nervy, but relieved nonetheless. He hasn't entertained more than the briefest hope that Howl might be attracted to him in turn, which he's okay with--for many years now, he's placed his focus squarely on the affection he's giving, rather than anything he might receive in turn. But it's kind of Howl to make it clear that he isn't, you know. Disgusted at the thought of Matt being into him. ]

As long as it doesn't make things weird. [ A touch wistful. ] I mean, I like you as a person. That's what matters most to me.

[ He quirks a wry smile. ]

But if you wanna hear about the magic ... I mean, the whole story will necessarily involve some level of TMI. But I'm down to talk about it. Did you have any specific points of intrigue?