[ The expression lingers through the first part, easily. ]

A few want to meet you soon, actually. [ kissing the corner of his lips ] Maybe we can arrange that after this?

[ ... Maybe a break would be nice after such a heavy conversation. He doesn't really even need to leave to let Khnum meet them, either. He could just curl up on the bed while he does. A nap sounds nice, too...

Especially given the heaviness of the conversation, already. He relaxes under the kisses, quietly listening to Khnum's words. The hand moving along his back helps a lot, too. Just having his lover here helps, though, so it was pretty much a given. He nods to the last part. ]

That will be... up to them. I know, for Viktor, it will be painfully difficult. With everything coming up... While I can't make out everything, I know that he'll be struggling with it. Ellie will...

[ He releases a quiet breath. ]

She'll hate me, at first... regardless of how I tell her. She has a lot of anger and pain. And then Anise... will be a unique case.

[ With that, he falls quiet for a moment. ]

Regardless, I'll just happy to have them in my life, at all. And... [ leaning up to kiss Khnum's cheek, his own cheeks shining just a bit from tears ] having you there with me...

[ He rests a hand against the side of Khnum's face, not bothering to hide that he's crying. ]

I won't deny just how much I need that. [ thumb sliding along Khnum's cheek ] The... one person I let myself feel some selfishness with.

[ Khnum in his life, in general, means everything and more. He isn't ashamed to admit that. ]