There's an undeniable uptick in his pulse when they're finally pressed close, although suddenly he's unsure yet if it's arousal or anxiety - the kiss helps, eyes gliding shut to hold onto it a second more.

Levi eyes Finnick with a quirk of his eyebrow. Few people have accused him of being particularly curious. He can be fairly resistant to change or often directly interacting with new things, but perhaps Erwin and Hange have rubbed off on him more than he realizes. When things start getting overly detailed he tends to tune out, taking only what information he needs really. But even if he's never really had much formal education, it's clear that he's still quite intelligent.

Yet what it maybe really is: "Ch. Perhaps I just like listening to you talk."