[He breathes out the smallest sighs, but smiles all the same. Heizou really is something else.]

I appreciate that, but next time don't worry so much about waking me up.

[His fingers gently brush his partner's hair. It's a slow, affectionate motion.]

Every moment I get to spend with you is important to me.

[Especially considering what he is - a traveler, always out there somewhere doing yet another commission. Sometimes it's mundane, sometimes it's a grant adventure.

Aether kisses the top of Heizou's head.]

Anyway... let's have that bath together.