[ Part of her wonders if she's dreaming - she spent so long telling herself that she would be alone, that her life would only ever be what the Order commanded of her. And then in comes in this shy, quiet and incredibly kind man to show her that her life is worth so much more than that.

And she knows once they're free, Lapis knows it's a freedom she wants to spend with him. Even if it's... honestly a little frightening, after years of telling herself otherwise, but she knows she can face it with him by her side.

For now, though, she'll have to keep making sure he knows just how much she loves him. ]

I'll say it at least five times everyday. [ There's a pause, before she chuckles sweetly once more. ] In English and Korean. Luckily having an amazing teacher made it easier for me to know exactly how to say 'I love you'.

[ Of course she has to slide another one in there, her smile curving into something equal parts fond and playful; the pink along his cheeks doesn't go unnoticed, and she reaches up to gently brush her fingers across the flushed skin. ]

I'm not seeing the problem with that. Especially since you'll need to deal with me being a pest too. [ She'll lean in to press her lips to his, letting the kiss linger before she pulls back. And then something almost sheepish passes over her expression, as she lets herself lean against him. ]

... Ah, I know I suggested going to get massages first, but I really don't want to be away from you at all right now...