The kiss was nice, and Kuronue's gratitude was genuine. But the sound of Mamechiho's voice, her acceptance at their method of arrival had him jump and realise that, but for the cover of one particular tree (which wasn't doing the greatest job) he was mostly in plain sight. With his wings, and ears, fully visible.

He swallowed thickly. She look beautiful, as always. "Mamechiho, it's been far too long," he said, voice a little husky. He wanted to hug her, but he looked at Yukimura instead. Would he get beaten for this?