Rhys pressed his face into that hand, his own coming up as well. That kiss was nice, the gentler tone making him want to laugh a little, but maybe that was just the mutual release they'd just had making him feel giddy. It could be a little of everything at this point and the younger kindred just didn't care.
"I'm glad you're here." Arms going tightly around Joseph again, the fledgling placed kisses along his jaw before leaning back again. "I..." Chewing on the corner of his lips, he thought better of that second sentence, instead swallowing it down for now. His fingers carded through his lover's hair, combing the strands back, away from his face.