[turning her head to look at him, a smile slowly blooms.]

I'd really like that, actually. You'll be the first to know.

[it doesn't have to be much. it can even be just going to the shelter and helping there. the important part is spending time together - being able to seek each other out, and ask for it, because it was always given. that's what makes it special, after all.

reaching up, she runs her fingers through his hair, an idle thing, but meant to be soothing.]

...Did your hair get longer recently, or is that merely my perception?