[ Claude watches her approach, offers up a small smile as he drops the arm propped behind his head back down to his side. He reaches up to place a hand over the one she has resting against his face as he leans into her palm, eager to return that kiss. Short as it is, it still sends the same thrill through him as always and afterwards he murmurs, ] Oh, I like that answer so much more.
[ And because that first kiss was too short for his liking, he steals another brief one. With a quick squeeze to her hand before he shifts his grip to lace his fingers through hers, Claude pulls her forward gently to have her join him properly in the chair. However Edelgard chooses to, he'll wrap his arms around her waist to keep her close. ]
I missed you more than I can even say.
[ Because he for once has no words, or because there aren't any strong enough? Maybe both. Or maybe it's a minor vulnerability in his armor of always keeping things at arms' length, one he's willing to show only to her as he brushes his lips along her jaw. ]
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[ And because that first kiss was too short for his liking, he steals another brief one. With a quick squeeze to her hand before he shifts his grip to lace his fingers through hers, Claude pulls her forward gently to have her join him properly in the chair. However Edelgard chooses to, he'll wrap his arms around her waist to keep her close. ]
I missed you more than I can even say.
[ Because he for once has no words, or because there aren't any strong enough? Maybe both. Or maybe it's a minor vulnerability in his armor of always keeping things at arms' length, one he's willing to show only to her as he brushes his lips along her jaw. ]