I missed you [ he confirms, heart skipping slightly. He’s not used to being able to say things like that so directly, and certainly not this early with someone, but Olivine needs to hear it.

The latter he considers. He does not care, not really, though some part of him is loathe to place Olivine in a town again. But it’s inevitable. Instead he can focus on shielding the other more effectively. And, cheeks slightly warm— ]

I’d like that. It will be easier to hold you in a bed. Perhaps if there are places between here and your home that you enjoy, you can show me.