I've embraced the corruption. [ He says, giving her a small squeeze around her middle and leaning in to steal another kiss. Inej has always been beautiful to him but, there's something particular about when he gets to see her like this; relaxed and smiling, her face flushed with warmth, her hair undone and framing her face. His heart feels like it contracts with affection as he looks at her, brushing a long lock of stray hair away from her face. ]

Well, you see, it was out of self-preservation. [ Kaz starts to tease, kissing the tip of her nose. ] Had to protect my shins from your freezing cold toes.