Honeyed Pasture baby, come give me something new.

his eyes shut briefly as she came to meet his touch, relief flooding him in the fact that she did not outright pull away. he remained there as she spoke, heart giving a little thump at the last words before she pulled away. whether it be because he was swept up in the moment, or truly felt the same way, astaroth was aware that he did in fact love her too.

whether or not his love was platonic or something more mattered little to him right now. he wanted to share his feelings in the same way she had. and so, after she finished speaking and thanking him, he leaned forward and let out a heartfelt "i love you too" before leaning back, a smile etched happily into his features all while doing so.