[ It takes Val a second to realise what he's seen, and he's already smiling and moving to kiss him even before it registers. The guitar—he was relieved to find it had followed him here; sitting and playing had been a comfort after everything that happened, losing it would have been like losing another part of Kazu.

But Kazu's here, now, and yes, this definitely warrants emergency kisses. He holds this kiss longer, cups Kazu's face and brushes his thumb across his cheek. ]