[He catches that wince and after a moment, reaches out to rub Helios's back just below them. He's careful though not to touch the wings themselves, remembering exactly the effect that touching them had at Valentine's. The memory makes him flush a little bit and oh god, neither of them is going to be able to keep anyone from guessing for five minutes, are they?]

How could I do differently? You've done the same for me. Accepted things I thought were unacceptable about me.

It's not making anything difficult, Helios. I- I just want you to be comfortable. All you have to do is tell me.

[He laughs again at the idea of a theme song, shaking his head.] I think she'd probably like that far too much.