[Because while the Ascian was pretty sure he could probably rest there indefinitely, surrounded by warmth in multiple ways, he was aware that Mira's position was slightly different.
The kiss has Emet-Selch lean quietly into it. The small signs of... was it affection? Were almost as surprising as everything that has proceeded it. Though for the moment, it felt natural enough, and he returns the gesture with a small kiss to the side of Mira's neck. Would anything change between them after this, he wondered. While he doubted their everyday dynamic would shift much, this wasn't the sort of experience one could easily walk back from.
...Not that it truly mattered, he couldn't help but remind himself. This would be lost just as surely as everything else.]
You'll stay a while regardless.
[Though he phrases it as a statement, there's a question in his tone. But the most honest way of saying it would have been, please don't leave.]
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[Because while the Ascian was pretty sure he could probably rest there indefinitely, surrounded by warmth in multiple ways, he was aware that Mira's position was slightly different.
The kiss has Emet-Selch lean quietly into it. The small signs of... was it affection? Were almost as surprising as everything that has proceeded it. Though for the moment, it felt natural enough, and he returns the gesture with a small kiss to the side of Mira's neck. Would anything change between them after this, he wondered. While he doubted their everyday dynamic would shift much, this wasn't the sort of experience one could easily walk back from.
...Not that it truly mattered, he couldn't help but remind himself. This would be lost just as surely as everything else.]
You'll stay a while regardless.
[Though he phrases it as a statement, there's a question in his tone. But the most honest way of saying it would have been, please don't leave.]