Thank you... I appreciate it. I love your cooking. ✨

( Taking a bite. Taking multiple. Okay yeah they really like it. Not that they've disliked anything he's made so far... )

You're right, it /is/ fluffy.

You /are/ incredible with cooking. I'm a bit envious, actually, aha...

( still staring at the plate with their huge eyeballs. Are they begging? Seriously? )

( Staring with a very interested expression. )

It looks very good. ✨

( They lean back to support them both more comfortably, and they make a muffled whiny noise from behind their hands. They’re stuck here now, not that they mind. )

… I’ve always been horrible at this kind of thing.

( Their yellow eyes peek out from the gaps in their fingers. )

N-No, it’s not silly at all. It does feel more… personal, oddly enough.

( It’s really comfy, they realize… they’ve never done anything like this before. They cover their face with their hands, trying not to look so flustered. It’s having the opposite effect. )

Just hang on a little longer I’m in best buy as we speak.

Trident, do you want a rice cooker for your room

That’s a nice coincidence, since I think that’s around the time I realized, as well… I-I’m just not very good at admitting it! Not even to myself, aha…

( Their tail stops moving to allow his own to intertwine with theirs. Their face is very red at this point. )

// love your shades 😎

( They’d had the hunch for a while, but it’s still surprising for them to actually hear it. Their tail is wagging a mile a minute. )

… I-I admire you too, Eros. I really do. You’re so very sweet…

( That definitely gets the redness on their face to spread. They gaze away shyly, but the smile doesn’t fade. )

R-Really…?

( They’re very embarrassed, but not in a bad way. Far from it. )

Oh, hush, you’re no loser. And I very much like seeing you around. I don’t mind if you follow me a bit.

( The pink on their face deepens to a slight red. )

I-I really like seeing you so happy.

Why would I ever want to be rid of you…?

( It’s a rhetorical— and reassuring— question. )

And I only speak the truth.

( Dragon's warm enough for the both of them, anyway. They drape their arms around Eros in a light embrace, keeping them steady. )

I'm thankful that I know how to handle that already. All anyone needs is a little patience...

And you don't need to be 'tamed', you're perfect the way you are.

I'll keep that in mind. You're very helpful!

( His purring is making them purr, too... they sound like an old engine... they gaze away, flustered at the sound. )

I'm glad to be a calming presence for you... your energy is contagious, though, heh.

I suppose I could say the same for myself and organic beings... they've always intrigued me.

( They smile a bit wider. )

I-I'm glad I fascinate you so much. I enjoy your presence too, Eros.