[He fully understands where Kaveh's worry comes from here, considering recent happenings, so he doesn't brush it aside like he might have done in other times. If anything, he does his best to be reassuring, by leaning in and pressing a kiss to the top of Kaveh's head, burying his nose into his hair afterwards as his arm slips down to wrap around his waist instead, holding him almost as close as he can do so.
Between the kidnapping and now the stuff with the brands, its only further fueled Alhaitham's desire to be close to his husband, and to relish every moment that he's allowed to touch and hold him close. Though he has never taken it for granted, everything has only made him want to hold on even tighter than before. Just as he promised, he'll never let Kaveh go—not now, and not ever.]
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[He fully understands where Kaveh's worry comes from here, considering recent happenings, so he doesn't brush it aside like he might have done in other times. If anything, he does his best to be reassuring, by leaning in and pressing a kiss to the top of Kaveh's head, burying his nose into his hair afterwards as his arm slips down to wrap around his waist instead, holding him almost as close as he can do so.
Between the kidnapping and now the stuff with the brands, its only further fueled Alhaitham's desire to be close to his husband, and to relish every moment that he's allowed to touch and hold him close. Though he has never taken it for granted, everything has only made him want to hold on even tighter than before. Just as he promised, he'll never let Kaveh go—not now, and not ever.]