[ It's true. Complicated as things are, being with Val isn't something he's scared of anymore no matter where they've wound up. They'll figure the rest out as they go as long as they keep communicating, and what they have is too important to him not to try his best. ]

I promise. You are the best thing that's ever happened to me, Val. But...

[ With all the seriousness he can manage Kazu reclaims the hand Val's been holding and takes the other man's chin, looking him straight in the eyes. ]

...are you sure you don't want a harem? You'd get more presents that way.