#awwwww..........

If there was one certainty that Paradigm had learned while being aboard the Astral Express, it was that the one they called the Trailblazer was very much, a benevolent gremlin. From their very first interaction, Caelus had taken advantage of the lack of knowledge Paradigm had, but it was never something that made Paradigm feel lesser. His intentions being good though? That was always a toss up. Nevertheless, they had become comfortable with him.

Paradigm had been sitting in the parlour car, wistfully staring out of one of the windows into the endless expanse of space. Normally the rather perceptive almutian would have noticed Caelus' approach, but they were lost in their own thoughts at the moment. The feeling of a sudden warmth next to them and lips pressed against their cheek cause them to give a low squeak in surprise. Of course it was Caelus.

The gesture wasn't unwelcome, as Paradigm recalled it was a strong sign of affection. Paradigm's face remains warm, and slightly more wine coloured after the bold kiss.

"What was that for? Were you just feeling like being a gremlin again, or is this a preemptive apology for some failed gremlinry you've already accosted someone with?"