[He didn't want to be far. To protect Temenos, or for Temenos to be supportive. But the morning looms like a shadow.

So he stays quiet, reaching through the bars only when Temenos's hands have lowered from his eyes, cupping him at the jaw.]

I love you, Temenos.

Even if it's just for tonight... I'm glad I can feel it like this now. I want to remember. I want to come back to it.