"For many books," he agrees, the amusement evident in his tone as he grins gently against warmed skin. It's been a night of revelations, all of them good, and one that he's certain won't fade from his memory ever. There's been something so freeing about finally letting his feelings slip, letting his reaper know just how much he really cared for him, and it's produced a certain giddiness that he's content to ride as they move together.

He laughs warmly, low and quiet, as Mattheiu continues on, and oh if his reaper only knew how much his heart had swelled with such a response. Very rarely was he used to hearing such things from anyone, and to hear them from his beloved..."Scoff I might, but whatever you deign to give, I will accept. Always from you, darling. Good or bad, though I must say I appreciate the good a little bit more."