Eric's shoulders were hunched, his neck bent, as he kissed the boy - as he (metaphorically) devoured his mouth, as if he wanted this simple kiss to steal Alcuin's breath away and leave no part of him untouched. His hands were holding him firmly, one on his jaw, the other in the small of his back, keeping him right there for Eric to plunder. Eventually, he broke the kiss, and told Alcuin, "Show me your bedroom."