(Wow, that's weird)<br/><br/>Alek pursed his lips and blinked at Bran's words, shrugging. It technically was true, but still slightly surprising to hear. "Right." He readied himself when Eztli shifted, only focusing on her. He gave her an encouraging smile and tensed a little.<br/><br/><br/>Nene let her own tongue glide over his, feeling the same way wen it came to their closeness.