This was more than Essek could've fathomed happening; but it was true-- there had been an unfurling between the two of them, a intimacy that had sprung up. Be it as they were sitting at Caleb's coffee table with their knees touching while they compared notes and spells; or passing a string between them for the new cat that had found their way to Caleb's cottage.

The drow allows his hands to be caught by Caleb's, the warmth of them that engulf his own fingers. "I would like that, to share things with you.. you deserve something that is not a secret, that you can love in the daylight."

And Essek wanted to be someone that did not have to steal around; there would be moments but being within the protective confines of the Cobalt Soul would assist with that. It also meant that perhaps they could go on a proper date to one of the dancing halls or beer gardens.. eventually.