[It's no secret that G'raha is better at saying everything so eloquently. He's a well-learned guy and Zack is more brawn than he is brain. But that is one of the things that Zack admires about G'raha too. G'raha is this incredibly talented, smart and adorably dorky person. Zack can see how much wonder he has in his eyes when he sees something new. But he's also genuine, soft, real. ... Incredibly sassy and quirky at times. And all those things put a smile on Zack's face.

In the face of all of that, Zack feels like he wants to be better. Be worthy of that. He really can't help but feel lucky to have G'raha return his attraction and affection. What started off as a harmless flirtation turned into a date under glowing trees and now he really doesn't want to let go.

Even the action of the fur of G'raha's tail brushing up against him makes him smile. Makes him want to just scoop G'raha up in his arms tight.

He just hopes he doesn't mess this up. Not now that he feels like wants to keep this. How much he's falling head over heels for this redhead.]

I could say the same things about you, Raha. I swear, you're wrapping me around you finger more and more every day. The more I learn about you the more I can't get enough.

[He grins.]

And to be honest, I'm hoping my hero stories are even half of what you've been admiring. That would be enough for me.

[Zack is a hero in his own right. A forgotten one. But a hero.]

So that's it then. We're partners. [He looks down at G'raha's injured torso.] And you're staying here to rest.