It really should be enough, and on some level Zerxus knows that it's a good thing that Steve is choosing to focus on stitching.

The problem is, pain and pleasure have gone hand in hand for a very long time now, and his body doesn't register any sort of dissonance. Far more urgent, right now, is how gentle Steve is being. Even with a clumsy jab here, a rough pull there - it's so easy for him to feel.

"Maybe not." His hand has settled on Steve's other hip, now, and he keeps it there. "Still don't think I'm wrong."