Adrien held him tighter, as close as he could; and although his skin was burning and his stomach was cramping from the intensity of his emotions, his hands were sure as they ran on Val's back, his arms steady as he wrapped him. Every time he reached for Val's hands, the blue lines that marked them would shine brighter for him. Adrien moved his head towards Val's face; he lingered, then leaned forwards to kiss him on the cheek. They sat in shared silence for a while; then, Val sighed in sorrow.