[ Blade will soak it up indeed, content to hold onto the other man as long as he can - he's no intention of letting go right away and this remains true even now.

Aeons better watch over the poor soul who does walk in and dare to tease. Because it won't be Dan Heng they'd need to be concerned with...anyway, Blade's grateful his face can't be seen like this, because he feels it grow hotter. ]

I've...been doing my best.

[ He seems to understand the underlying the meaning. And, at times like these, he finds himself incredibly grateful. It hasn't been easy. But, with each acknowledgement, he feels...encouraged, and good. It's embarrassing. Yet, he isn't ashamed. ]

I'll keep doing exactly that. Even if it isn't all simple. Not just for me. But, also, for you.

[ Dan Heng, he ultimately believes, deserves him at his best. He makes him want to be that kind of person, while staying true to himself. ]