"Both," and that was the truth, enough that he pulled back to look Bruce in the face. "Emotionally, because I feel frustrated and pushed away when you hide a part of yourself from me as if I'd think any less of you for it. And for the record, I don't."

He held up a hand.

"I'm not saying you have to feel any particular way about it, but I don't."

Then he breathed out with a little sigh as he let his head rest against a pillow.

"Sexually, causing pain doesn't actually do anything for me." He lifted a finger quickly, though, "however, I'm well aware that pain and pleasure are relative. How can I not? Given my senses, what would be enjoyable for someone else is painful for me. What does do something for me is pleasuring and fulfilling my partner."

He met Bruce's eyes then, utterly serious.

"If you want it, or maybe... need it, there's nothing I want more."