[ There's an audible sigh of relief when Dolph joins him beneath the blankets. Maruki curls onto his side to face his friend, tries to quell some of the aching in his lungs with an honest answer to that question. ]

I don't think I've told you that Rumi and I started dating in high school. We moved in together during our first year of college, so– we had a long time together.

[ Not enough. Never, ever enough. ]

After everything happened, I never got used to sleeping alone. I hated it. I still do. So... yes, whenever I can, I do this.

[ His smile is subdued, but hopeful. ]

You're pretty affectionate, so... I thought maybe you wouldn't mind?