[ nico's eyes widened at this news and he squeezed vex back, the shadow of a smile forming. ]

That's good. I felt something different about you, you know. But I wasn't sure...

[ after that shadow jump, his powers need to recharge a bit and the offering of savoring vex... well, it was too good to pass up. especially when he could tell from his friend's tone that he needed the reassurance at that moment. ]

More than anything, Vex. I hope you have a soft bed for me to push you down on.