Khal did not often show his vulnerability, or, like, he almost never did.
Ayen looked up and watched the two kiss; as their lips parted, the two espers looked at him. Khal caressed his hair and touched his earlobe.
Their lips were moist from their saliva.
"What happened?" Ayen felt the need to ask. He already noticed Aicel's miserable state. To say his condition was way worse than what Ayen did should be an understatement.
Seeing him did not stir any emotions within him.
He was more concerned about Khal's emotional upheavals.
Khal locked gaze with him and slowly traced his chin to his lips, and then leaned to give him a kiss. Ayen expected it and closed his eyes.
Just like with Devion's, it was unlike Khal's usual kisses; it was slow and more like Khal wanting to feel his lips against his.
Their breaths intertwined, and the three fell silent after that kiss. The temperature had stopped dropping, and Khal's eyes returned to normal.
