[Physical intimacy Guzma knows fairly well, emotional intimacy however... that's a different story. So, holding her like this, cuddling as it were, it's different because of the affection he holds for her. It's a new avenue for him, because while he's had affections for someone else before (and still...does...), he's never been able to properly physically express them.

Not like this.

It's new and fresh, and he's likewise a little anxious over it because of that vulnerability. However, he's shielding himself with the experience he's had in other aspects, trying to convince himself and her that he's more confident in this than he really is. It doesn't slow him down in any case.]

I'll try not to enjoy it too much. [Because he will indeed enjoy it.] Maybe if you catch on enough, you'll be able to toss your own shady my way, huh?