[ He is a bit startled when Saori reaches out to faintly brush her fingers against him. But he doesn't flinch or move away this time. ] S-Saori?

[ He'll watch, mildly fascinated, and then smile. The ensuing warmth of her voice and transformation in her eyes tells him that she's somewhat reverted back to her otherself, the more human side that she holds. ] That's good news to hear. They're sometimes quite awful when it comes to these-these shifts and their effects.

[ He'll cough once more before feeling that heat wrap itself around him. It was like a summer day and it made him just warm enough to banish the piercing and not make his skin feel too weird or uncomfortable. A very pleased sigh passes his lips as he leans back into his chair. ]

That feels wonderful. Thank you. I-I hope it doesn't take too much to maintain such a thing.