#ask;resp

[ : there’s a light sigh slipping from his lips as the other traces the characters written upon his neck, and he peers down at the younger with celadon hues. ] Oh it does, you just need to try harder. [ : he coos teasingly, welcoming the second kiss with a happy little chime. ] That’s right, you’re even sillier. 

I have something I need to tell you to make the weight of my heart more bearable. 

He watched her still, watched her every move and he nodded briefly at her statement, offering a small smile. " I bet you'll do fine. " He said reassuringly, humming for a moment, still not taking his eyes off of her. Honestly, he had missed her, and when she blushed he couldn't help the way his smile widened. Her words were touching to him, and mo matter how coldhearted he might be, it was still something he liked hearing; adored hearing in all honesty. " I am gladdened to hear I'm making up for my own mistakes. And I still have to pardon myself for all those years you spent without me. "

He observed the other male calmly, looking over his posture, his choice of clothing and whatnot before he let himself chuckle, rising to his feet as his lips pursed, as he ran a finger along a smooth jawline. " Easy access?" He then questioned, retrieving his hand and letting it rest by his own hip. " Before anything is easy I think I have someone you should meet. Might get you to.. reconsider things. Or not. Interested?" 

His eyes narrowed for a fragment of a second as he thought back on words spoken to him, lips pursing for another few moments before he nodded in the faintest. " I do believe I have heard of that yes. I hope you will have a pleasant time. " He stated with a lazy shrug of slim shoulders before he flashed her another gentle smile. " t is good to see you this cheery, dearest. I will take it as if you're glad I am home m?"

It was so easy to notice how her entire demeanor had changed just in a few seconds, how she seemed to be so much more... happy. Not that he minded, rather the opposite. He was happy to see her like this, very much so. He chucked at the way she smiled up at him,  soon retrieving his hand. " I am glad to hear that. And Russia was good, pleasant to visit the country where one grew up. " 

His eyes trailed from the book in his hands to familiar features. The sound of her voice was what had made her catch his attention,  and as he met her gaze, he could not help the grin that spread across his lips. " I am yes. " He responded pleasantly, prior to putting his book aside to rise, striding across hardwood flooring to lay a hand upon her shoulder. " Have you been well dearest?"

[ ' a faint hint of a smirk decorates his lips and he nods before he speaks. ' ] Yes.