The smoke continued to thicken in the room, especially when Shinra gripped her tighter, lightening some when he moved back and away from her to look at her straight. She looked at his bright smile, examining his face and reading his feelings carefully.

Shinra sometimes said just the right thing to bring the rather easily embarrassed fairy back to him. Finding no need for words, she gave in, reaching forward and pulling him back into a hug with her, the smoke from her neck controlled but thick as it drifted past his head. Her hand gripped his back comfortably, quietly enjoying the feel of him.

... Stupid Shinra.