When he pulls back to get a better look at Kai's face, his own cheeks look pretty hot, but gosh

gosh

getting those warm and delicate little responses from Kai is so rewarding. It doesn't settle his heart rate down much, but now it feels a lot fuller of a sensation. Not stressful and worrying, but comforting and reassuring.

"It is," he replies gently, letting his palm lay a little more flat against Kai's face to cradle his cheek. "Really, really nice."