[Oh, Valentine's Day. The start of all of this. God, he feels like a fool. It makes him smile though. It was a good memory. That Helios thinks it was nice, that catches his attention, as if Helios didn't already have it.]

It was. Nice, I mean. And- thanks. I'm glad you don't- don't hate me for it.

[He looks up giving a small smile at the apology, impossibly fond despite everything.]

You really don't have anything to apologise for, Helios. It's just something I need to- it's all on me.

[His expression sharpens into surprise when Helios says that, surprise that he even would say it, surprise that Helios could even believe that. He leans forward a little, giving Helios an intent look.]

Helios, I- you are so easy to love. You're the sweetest, kindest person I've ever met. There's nothing not to love.

[He's kind of surprised that he doesn't have half of Luceti falling over themselves to say the same.]