[His eyes close briefly at the kiss, his fingers twitching to reach out for hers and then they eventually do, taking the one that had tapped his chin and to hold it against his cheek as if seeking her warmth. Only then does he half open his eyes to meet her gaze, his expression a bit conflicted.

...How long...]

...Not exactly. ...Not everything, at least.

[A small sigh.]

You already know most of my concerns and fears...but it's nothing new, at least not by now. I hadn't thought anything of it until that dream.