<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#99ffcc">Alexi let out a huph at the sudden hug, almost stumbling as the man released him nearly being lifted up off his feet. He was grateful for Lucian’s steadying hug, color bleeding into his cheeks at the kiss however. He wasn’t used to such public affection, even when he’d had a girlfriend. While he knew that the two were close, he didn’t know who else might be listening in, or what Lucian intended to tell him about how they met, so he resorted to his default, smiled a little, and kept his mouth shut.</span>