[the word's enough to make her still, but not in the sense of rejection. just surprise, that he'd be the first to say it - to give it life, and let it stand. it warms her, gives her happiness that's true and lasts. thinking back on this will be enough to keep her smiling whenever she does.
they kiss, and when Emily can stand to pull back a little to reply, her voice is hushed enough that the words will only be for him, not even the rest of the room.]
...and I love you, Goro.
[the wing that's been encircling him brushes his back, the same way an embrace might tighten that much more. surely, he knows, but it's another thing to say it aloud.]
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they kiss, and when Emily can stand to pull back a little to reply, her voice is hushed enough that the words will only be for him, not even the rest of the room.]
...and I love you, Goro.
[the wing that's been encircling him brushes his back, the same way an embrace might tighten that much more. surely, he knows, but it's another thing to say it aloud.]