[ It's a punch to his gut, that smile, making him hold his breath to count the seconds until it fades. But he doesn't need to; he can gauge the seconds by simple feel alone. ]
Ah... you think so? [ Hei blinks and then smiles back, tilting his head slightly. ] Does that mean you're open to other changes?
[ Even though his gaze is firmly locked on hers, he can't stop the automatic scanning of his surroundings, looking for eavesdroppers. This is private; no one else needs to know. ]