Having her laugh like that seems to make Kimi puff up, quietly but obviously pleased as he edges a little closer. It's just a little thing, but every little bit counts. That's the kind of thinking which sometimes helps when it comes to the kind of neverending workload at the temple. And, you know, personal life matters too.

So he's definitely not particularly expecting the slow caress of his cheek or the way his chin is tilted. His eyebrows rise up in surprise, but that doesn't stop his mouth from immediately answering. "100% yes."