"Precisely. But if they ever do publish a sexy coupon book, I'll be sure to gift you one first thing." He laughs quietly under his breath, watching the way Angeal traces the rim of the pot. And then as he raises their hands, and kisses the arches of his knuckles.

"I know," Genesis says with a smile just as soft as that gesture. "And I will cherish every day at your side. Until all the stars in the heavens burn out, and even into the darkness of stardust again. We'll never be apart."