[ That gets a quiet laugh before he pauses to scatter kisses over Khnum's face, soft and gentle. He will never grow tired of his lover's humor, sass... ... His everything, really.

When Khnum coaxes him to look again, he easily complies, though his expression falters a tiny bit. ]

You're right. I know that better than anyone...

[ And there's no 'but' with that. He rests his forehead against his lover's, closing his eyes as he nods. ]

I'm still having a little trouble, I think... Ever since getting out of that prison, it's like there are pieces of me that never returned to their rightful spots. Something's wrong, Khnum... I shouldn't be afraid. I shouldn't feel doubt.

[ He's the last being in the entire multiverse who should, in fact. So this . . . is maybe a very serious problem. ]