“You know-” Aoba started, still gazing down over at his feathers, but never was able to finish. Whatever he was going to say was quickly forgotten when he was pulled into the kiss. Aoba’s own reaction was different than he expected it to be. Instead of his usual surprise, the angel as innocent as ever reciprocated the kiss. He didn’t think much of it at first besides the fact that he did enjoy it. However the hands gliding up to his hair did send a small shiver down his spine. Kuro’s hands were gentle and comforting, but there was something else to it that Aoba couldn’t put his finger on. When Kuro did finally pull away, the angel stayed in place for a few more moments. His eyes searched for answers to an unknown question. There was something...something that his conscious- or whatever nagging feeling he had, continued to prod at him about. Part of him was curious while the other debate just how alert he needed to be. It was almost frustrating that he couldn’t figure it out. 

“Hm?” Kuro broke the silence with words that made Aoba brighten up. “I would like that very much.” A lot of things managed to go over Aoba’s head, but for some reason he didn't miss the playful tone in his voice as he spoke. However, the angel wasn't quite sure what it meant. Well, he had an idea but he wasn't sure if it was right. For an angel, he realized he wasn't the most perceptive of others’ emotions. Instead of thinking of his own flaws though, he accepted he wasn't perfect and remembered, [i]’At least I'm not like those guards’[/i]. It was somewhat relieving to just accept himself as he was. It helped him relax even more. 

Still, not being able to read Kuro, who was practically screaming, was frustrating. Aoba was too embarrassed to ask though so he looked away, out to the trees, but only for a few moments. It was like trying to figure out some complicated riddle that he’d never seen before- but he was absolutely sure there was something to be solved. “Hey I-” He hummed, cutting off the sentence. The angel refrained from pouting like a little kid again and sighed. Out of nowhere, Aoba did get an idea- almost an epiphany of his own. Aoba wasn’t very good at hiding his emotions either so it showed when he brightened up.

“I was thinking-” [i]’It’s just a question Aoba, no reason to be so panicky. Relax. Why do I always have a hard time relaxing??’[/i] “Well…” Aoba poked his fingers together, focusing on everything except the creeping flush to his cheeks. “The couch...I doubt it’s all that comfy.” His gaze averted to the side, not quite being able to hold contact with the demon next to him. He was a little embarrassed to ask- hoping his question wouldn’t cause any...well anything negative. “But there’s no other room- with a bed at least. So, uh, I was wondering if you’d, maybe, want to sleep upstairs...with me?” The angel could feel himself sinking lower into the warm tub out of sheer embarrassment for asking. It was a bit of a selfish thing to ask for considering it was simply for personal gain innocent as he may be, but with it was Aoba’s undeniable caring attitude as well. It was hard to understand why he wanted to be so close to the demon, save for actual affection he had for Kuro.

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The simplicity of it all made Fenrir actually laugh. He couldn’t help it. Watching just how nervous Aoba was to ask Kuro something so simple made it clear just how innocent the angel was. “Geez… I wonder who his parents are....” It never dawned on the doctor that even angels could have been so ‘shut in’ from their own societies. The kid hadn’t dated anyone to know just what was going on, and Fenrir couldn’t help but shake his head like a disappointed father. “He has a lot of...life learning to do.” It was just a shame Aoba never got to do so while he was still….

Fenrir shook the thought and focused on the mirror, now mildly more interested on just how Kuro would respond and also praying that Kuro would restrain himself as well. Aoba was really testing out that demon’s patience and even he was amazed at how well...restraint he managed to stay. “Hopefully it will stay that way…” In the back of his mind however, Fenrir definitely wondered about Aoba’s family. 

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“It’s a pretty big bed,” Aoba began to mumble. “And I can make sure my wings aren’t in the way.” Aoba felt like he was somehow digging a deeper, more embarrassing hole so he quietly waited his ‘judgement’ by Kuro.