"Of course," he answered easily.

His eyes closed to fully indulge in the sensation of her fingers in his hair. A sweetly intimate gesture he couldn't recall feeling before now, cloaked in the sort of kind affection that effectively soothed away any immediate concerns.

"Hm," he sighed softly, eyes opening to meet hers. With nothing but vague blackness to see beyond her, it seemed as though she filled his vision. "As long as you like."