"I know that's not how it works. To ask was just some... bizarre instinct within me. I just wanted that moment to last forever, y'know, where we were so close together. It's like, the purpose I was made was to face this helpless abyss I see that I want to run away from. And the feeling of that kiss made me forget that there was an abyss in this first place. But it was just a thang. I know I can't ever run from it. And I know you can't just leave. It just seemed like such a nice thought, that I could face the abyss with company. That I wasn't gonna be alone." Dimitri said. His expression wasn't fearful, sad, or happy. Just serious. "But that's not on you Alannah, you didn't ask to be on this train. It's probably for the better that you answered with sanity in mind. If you came with me and anything happened to you, I'd just live on with regrets of what might have been."<br/><br/>He did, however, smile when she took his hands. Just the stroke of her thumb had calmed him down enough, took him away from his helpless state. Having his hands bale to rest in hers though was a whole other thing. It didn't just mean he got to hold her hands, it meant she was there with him, and wanted him to chin up. She wanted him to be happy, and all though that didn't change any of the problems, it still made him smile anyway. "I'm sorry I freaked out and begged you to come back. I just felt like I had to at the time. I wish I could say I regret it, but I'd be lying. You're here now. And I'm lucky to have such a beautiful mermaid grace me with her presence. Even if I don't know how long it's going to last. You're here now, and that's what matters." He said, bringing her hands together and taking them both into his own hands softly.<br/><br/>"I've never really had a reason to stay underwater for any long period of time. I feel at home and at the same time so out of place." It was a little odd, being literally part sea and spending the great majority of time on land. "But," Dimitri began. "The water rejuvenates me. And besides, how could I know if you were safe if I left you under water all on your own?" He teased, making it clear he'd make excuses to stay under water with her if he had to. He lightly swung their hands back and forth for a moment of silence before he decided, he should really ask; "Alannah. I was thinking. You kissed me and all. Does that mean maybe we're just a little bit more than friends?"