That makes things both simpler and more complicated, but at least it's Benedict. He's fairly certain he's heard the mage is the heir, so he won't be trying something longer-term with a man.

"It doesn't have to stay weird. If you decide you want to try for a little... else, with him," Maker, why is this weird? This feels weird, "then the next time you see him, tell him you were sorry you rushed things. That you'd like to try another kiss if he does. It's not going to be easy, your face may feel like it's trying to burn off, but that's the price of going about things the adult way. If you decide against, I'd suggest just acting like it didn't happen and that everything is fine the next time you see him. Soon enough the acting will become reality."