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[It's not a show, either; there's a tension easing out of his body, a blessing bestowed upon him not just by mindblowingly good sex and a solid distraction from all that's happened, but also a relief that their connection isn't just pain for her and a wall around the crystal's memories, or something to keep him alive. To know that there's some other benefit for both of them, something they can enjoy on top of the company they share on account of his still being alive. She'd said it was okay and that was enough, and he believes her- but he feels better now, knowing they have this too.

He shifts a little, easing his arm between them so he can stroke her hair.]

I'm just happy it's a good surprise this time. If there's more to find out, I hope it'll be more like this.