Very encouraging indeed. There was a low, pleased hum in return, fingers carding through Shinji's hair. Everything was soft and warm, building a cozy fire right there in his belly. Had it not been for silly things like breathing, Kai would have been content to live there for a while.

But even as he pulled away for such a necessity, he stayed right there where he could be a breath away from all the feelings of kiss number three. "Whatever happens," he murmured softly, "You're home. I'll come back to you every time."