That isn't quote what he'd thought. But he does blush for her tender gesture. "Of course, I would be your friend always, you must never doubt such a thing. Particularly in a time of need." Even if he may disappear for a while shortly.
She does so appreciate the statuesque angles of his face. Paloma keeps her fist pressed against herself to stay the need to explore him, now that they lie quietly outside of a hot frenzy.
"Then here is to the night, and to our friendship."
Truly he might very much like to do the same. But that has to be put out of mind. How can he be so terrible as to even think it. Especially when she speaks of friendship! Something he's already trampled on in doing this.
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"As my friend. In this dream where he leaves and I am alive."
Her fingers curl. She takes them from his hair.
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"Then here is to the night, and to our friendship."
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He smiles. "Secrets and freedom."