[Soeki returns that kiss with an easy affection, the weight of the previous conversation now off his shoulders, leaving him lighter, smiling, happy.]
No, you're not. [He'd take it up with Mana himself if this wore off, if Oliver had to go back to being a shade. If he had to go back to being unhappy.] I wouldn't want you to. You should get to be happy, or at least as happy as anybody can be here.
I'm not- good at asking for help. [That much should probably be obvious - after all, it was Oliver's place he crashed at after his last bear-related crisis. Oliver was the one who saw him a mess.] But you do help. Just knowing that you're here for me if I do crash and burn.
I know. [He leans in and kisses him again, the corner of his mouth first and then fully on the lips.] I'll come to you if I need it. And vice versa, okay?
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No, you're not. [He'd take it up with Mana himself if this wore off, if Oliver had to go back to being a shade. If he had to go back to being unhappy.] I wouldn't want you to. You should get to be happy, or at least as happy as anybody can be here.
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[He doesn't know what he can do realistically, but he'd like to. Soeki helps him so much, he owes him whatever he can.]
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Okay. I will.