_{[ Laios pulls back from Kabru’s chest when he talks, and he takes the other man by one of his hands, lifting up the palm so he can settle his cheek in it. His eyes look just a little glassy— he hasn’t been crying but it looks like he might any second. ]}

I.. I don’t really know why.. I guess I am attracted to him because he’s handsome. The fact that he’s a monster.. it’s very cool. He’s very powerful and I find that respectful. I’ve been helping him like an aide ever since he got here.. I like the fact that he thinks of me as something else than just another person.