"I know." He lifts his free hand to touch Uldren's cheek, and though he doesn't smile there's clear affection in his own gaze. "I want to."

He's been thinking about it ever since they first fooled around, though he only realised he was ready for more very recently. Uldren has been so patient, and he's grateful for that. Ultimately this decision isn't to "reward" Uldren for that patience, though. This is something Boone wants as much as he knows Uldren wants it.

"Got no intention of doing anything I don't wanna. You know that." Uldren should know him that well by now.