[Kailas issues a sound that is something between a chuckle and a soft sob as Ikenna points out his state of being. It’s somewhat shameful, for him to cry like this before someone else, but… Ikenna had said it, hadn’t he? You don’t have to hide from me, Kailas. And so he wouldn’t, even if his better instincts were encouraging him to. He wouldn’t hold back his tears of happiness—he wouldn’t keep these feelings adoration concealed.
The half-demon tips his wet face into Ikenna’s hand and allows his eyes to draw to a close. Another fresh stream of tears fall, sliding down his cheekbone and straight into Ikenna’s touch. He breathes a sigh, before fluttering his eyes open once more.] It means… [Kailas begins, his lips forming a small, hesitant smile. It’s somewhat pained, as if he’s anticipating the worst, but there’s still a small tint of hopefulness in it.] I love you.