Sunbeam Lair a daydream spills from my corked head;

Ali dropped what he was carrying, eyes widening at Lennon's words. No-- I'm okay, I just... ran into someone friendly.
He was touched by the concern, though it intensified his own feelings of guilt. The boy licked his companion's cheek gently, about to speak more when he was interrupted by Korei's question-- and then he felt overwhelming dread.

The last thing Alarian had wanted was for Korei to know. It had been such an effort, acting like nothing had happened, but he had done it for her sake. And now there was no hiding it. Tail tucked between his legs, ears flattened, he began to stammer: No!-- I mean-- it was... a few days ago. Not now, it hasn't happened again! Don't worry Korei, please.