"Yes, my love," Sirius whispered in reply, "how do you feel, my love? I know, stupid question,even though you always allowed me to ask it, but I could see it in your eyes - how do you think I feel, Sirius? Sorry, love, old habits die hard...." He paused for breath, and simply held on to Remus for dear life, as if afraid that once he let go he would cease to exist.