[ . . . ah. there's a few emotions that bubble up from mineo then - surprise, affection, even a little bit of worry but.... mostly he is quite touched. like white's words are warming him from the inside - making him feel like maybe this life has been worth living up to this point.

like it's good, to want more time.

. . . . so he doesn't really hesitate or ask permission this time, instead just tugging briefly on white's hand to pull him closer - so mineo can drop a brief but sweet kiss to his cheek.]

.... you are normal.

And you don't need to thank me for something that's been so easy for me to do. It hasn't been hard at all. Knowing you.