I can always make time for you. [Even if it is just a good night or just to talk while he's cooking on his own. MK is going to take his time, but he's too aware of the pain of fully missed time to not take the reassurance for his anxiety. She's absolutely getting one call a day from him, even if it's short.]

[It'll be a relief when he can see her in person all the same. He can soothe the anxiety, but getting rid of it is a whole other matter.]

[He offers her a small smile, tinged with worry, but fondness as well.] Just a kiss. I don't want to make things difficult for you, but...it's hard to not ask for a little selfishness. [He pulls her closer, leaning in to kiss her. His hand drifting from her cheek to her mark. Something sweet and lingering, trying to share the love that was still very much there.]