The past and the future are much the same

Hikaru did his best to forget the time that was stolen from them. He had been gone for so long, trapped in the labyrinth of the crypts for longer than should have been possible. Hika didn’t know what all he was about to get into with the mess that was Mortis’ life but he knew that it would be worth it. The winged man needed someone on his side, one person to be there for him to lean on no matter what. Hikaru would gladly volunteer for that position, even to his own detriment because Mortis deserved it.

He was all Mort’s, no matter what they were about to face together. He easily leaned into the larger man’s affection, a grin on his features as he kissed him back. Finally feeling as though he was saved. He needed to save himself first to help save Mortis. "Mortis…” He returned lovingly. "I missed you. I need you.” He continued on quietly, wrapping his pale arms around Mort’s neck, pulling himself ever closer as if he couldn’t get close enough.

"Speech"