Roe listened carefully to the words as Tegan spoke, the demon in him giving a roar of success as she told him how she felt. The man inside him yelled just as loud and surprised the Demon. He helped her complete the half turn that she had already started. He looked into her eyes and spoke very carefully.<br/><em><br/>Tegan, listen to everything I say before you react,please. </em><br/><br/>He waited for her to nod or respond before continuing. There was something in his voice, a sincerity or a need that he had. He wanted to make sure she was listening to what he had to say.<br/><br/><em>I am a demon, I have had people fall in love with me before, but never have they wanted me happy. They fell in love with lust, with sex or power, never with me. They have never asked about me, wondered, they have only wanted and taken from me. But I believe you, unlike anyone before you, I believe you. And... I have feelings I don't understand or know. I feel them for you. I want you happy, I want you safe, I want you to be mine. </em><br/><br/>He paused and swallowed.<br/><br/><em>I think I am learning what love is as well, and you are my teacher. Can we learn together, with each other?</em><br/><br/>Roe leaned forward and kissed Tegan softly. No powers, no additives. Just the faintest contact of a chaste kiss. She could see him resisting the urge to flood the room, see how important what he just said was to him. His hands moved to hold her hands, waiting to see her reply.