Adrien still encircled Val with his arms; with one hand, he stroked his neck and hair. "Val", he then said, "can you tell me about your dreams?".

Val set his head onto Adrien's chest. "My dreams...", he smiled. "I would dream of us together... of being at each other's side through our day. I would dream of the world in which we were in love, in which we both knew... I would dream of this great longing - a great longing to return... to a home I'd never been to".

"Val..".

"I would dream of your voice, of your hands, of your eyes...". He lay his head down onto Adrien's lap; he gazed up at him with ecstasy and affection. "And much more".