Good. That's good. And- I enjoy your company. More than I can say. I mean... yeah. That's good.

[Oh god, words. Why are you so difficult at the times when you are most important?

Helios's words though, he feels hope flicker in his chest at that, although he tries to keep it down, lest he be seeing only what he desperately wants to see.]

That's always been the important part, yeah. I mean- having someone to go home to. That's always what I liked when I was with someone.

[Someone to share the stupid little moments of the day with. Someone to wake up to and fall asleep with. And even if Helios doesn't feel the same overwhelming love, he obviously cared and that, in his mind at least, was plenty to build something on.

Helios is stammering again, worse than normal and it's so endearing. He laughs softly, smiling at him and shaking his head.]

We're both awful at this, aren't we? I think Rei should have left prompt cards.

I love you, Helios. And that- it's... whatever you decide, whatever you want to make of it, I'll be happy.