"I don't usually do this either," he confesses softly, breath catching at that little tug. "It's... It's been a long time for me."

Yanli had been right, as she usually is, he can't help but think. He and her brother are well-matched, it seems. No wonder she wanted them to meet.

"But this is good," he murmurs, hands moving slowly over Wanyin's back and arms, just enjoying touching someone warm, solid, and real for a change.