And just like that, he was speechless. Which didn't happen very often.
There had been something different about this kiss as compared to the one he'd received last night. This time, Artemis happily welcomed Haku's lips and did his best to reciprocate. Who knew if he was doing it right, but it seemed as though, for a moment, he was close and comfortable to his friend and could express himself even though he was chained to a bedframe. He could express his gratitude and passion and depth of feeling freely, without the use of his arms or legs.
Artemis rested his chin on Haku's head and lay there in silence while he returned his breath and thoughts to a more leisurely, rational pace.
"I won't let this place take you away either," He vowed, his voice still slightly hoarse from crying. "I won't let it separate us. I... want to always be your friend Haku. To always be able to talk with you, and laugh, and hold you when either of us is in need of help or support.
"I don't care if you died in your world," he said firmly, more for his own benefit than Haku's. "You are here with me, now, and I won't let anything change that."
Re: M47
There had been something different about this kiss as compared to the one he'd received last night. This time, Artemis happily welcomed Haku's lips and did his best to reciprocate. Who knew if he was doing it right, but it seemed as though, for a moment, he was close and comfortable to his friend and could express himself even though he was chained to a bedframe. He could express his gratitude and passion and depth of feeling freely, without the use of his arms or legs.
Artemis rested his chin on Haku's head and lay there in silence while he returned his breath and thoughts to a more leisurely, rational pace.
"I won't let this place take you away either," He vowed, his voice still slightly hoarse from crying. "I won't let it separate us. I... want to always be your friend Haku. To always be able to talk with you, and laugh, and hold you when either of us is in need of help or support.
"I don't care if you died in your world," he said firmly, more for his own benefit than Haku's. "You are here with me, now, and I won't let anything change that."