nodding at the question , breath caught in her throat . seems she couldn't find the words to say in that moment , && it was evident in the way her plump lips would part , but no sound would come out . she's watching him , taking in his body language . trying to read him , an eyebrow is raised in a serious way .

the hairs on her arms stand as he speaks , both brows now raised . nobody had ever said anything like that to her before , ever . she lets him kiss her knuckles , hot tears bubbling in fiery eyes . — I . . was . I never stopped thinking of you , of hanku . ever . —