"I'll always have your back, Dorian. And not just for the view." He had to tease, he had to lighten the moment because everything he felt was too much and too good. He cradled Dorian to him, intent on keeping him warm and safe.

"Have you given any more thought toward possibly moving?" he asked, quiet but curious. Things had been slightly interrupted by his sudden age regression, but little Ashkaari had grown up again.