Well, well. Then I guess I'd better make sure my schedule is clear.

[Which isn't hard to do. Marina will just make fun of him later for it, and he likes the teasing anyway.

He pauses briefly at the lips against his eyepatch. Not in a bad way, but the tender attention does bring a bit of pink dusting his pale face.]

It just so happens that I quite enjoy waking up and seeing you're... still there. You can look so peaceful when you're sleeping.

I like you, Cloud. A lot. I'm grateful you gave me another chance. [Well. It's becoming more than just liking, but one step at a time.] I'm all yours.