[ Be brings Zack's face down to his. Brushes noses together. No kissing, no. Not even Raha wants to kiss Zack after the mess that he's left around. Maybe after he brushes his teeth, tongue, and has had a couple of mints. Then G'raha will consider. ]

I have a feeling you will demand it of me periodically regardless. Thank you for always watching out for me.

[ There are plenty, yes. G'raha is going to turn on his heel and head to the closest one. ]

It makes me wonder if it ate something it shouldn't have. Or, perhaps, it came in through those spines.