[ Rune nods a little like that will explain everything he means about where they might go.

He'll have to explain it to him later, but for now, his concentration is mostly focused on the warmth of He Ming's body against his and the stroke of his hand. Everything that's between them and what the future might hold, where their paths might take them. Rune wants to protect him, but he also wants to savor what they have, pressing into the attention of He Ming's mouth and searching for some kind of answer that feels satisfactory. ]

I always think about you. [ Which isn't exactly what he's asking. ] I wanted to have you where everyone could see. [ A murmur, and Rune turns just enough to kiss him. ] So they know you're mine.

[ But it's only something to think about, reaching down to take that hand and push it away so he can roll them over, settling comfortably atop He Ming. He rests their foreheads together, kissing him lightly and then nipping at his bottom lip as if trying to remind him that his teeth are still glamoured. It doesn't feel like it's the most important detail now, brushing a thumb over his cheek. ]

But I also want to know what you want. [ Right there, right now. While they're alone with no interruptions. ]