Yeah, that looks like brothel wallpaper…not that I’ve ever been to a brothel. I mean, I watch a lot of Westerns…not naughty ones, but…
Funny little moment of hesitation and feeling each other out…before feeling each other.
LoA

T H X Honestly, shame on you!
Actually the comment is funny.
And the story, Nouvelle, is awesome! Capturing his nervousness, and her flirtation. :)