Re: The Hotsprings
He wrapped his arms around her waist, holding her to him, a little surprised by her words. "Damn right we're going to have some relaxing time here."
His words softened after a long pause. "Sho, it doesn't hurt at all, believe me, if it did, I would have willed the damn thing closed regardless of if it needed to or not. And I'm comfortable so long as you are. I just don't want it to be so unsettling for you every time you see it."
He paused again for a moment to think and then added, "if it would be easier for you, I can still close it shut. I probably should have done that a long time ago since I can't ever really remove Talvesh even if I wanted to ever anyway."
She might be able to see in his eyes, while he was willing to accept if she said she would be fine and could adjust to it, he was still feeling slightly bad that it seemed like she was having to constantly re-write what she considered normal regarding him so much. She could tell too, he wasn't mad at her or disappointed or down about it, but he was genuinely concerned if she would be ok with it on a more regular basis, and a bit sheepish and looking as if he felt he was pushing too many changes and too many things to adjust to on her.
The look only lasted for a few moments, as he looked at her, tilting her head to look into her eyes deeply. Taking a small breath and a chance, he gently leaned in and gave her a quick, but light kiss on her lips, before drawing back and smiling at her again. "Now... I do believe I offered you a shoulder, neck and back massage, and I intend to keep that promise."