Coming closer to anyone was always a challenge, especially these days when a single touch could remind him of what could have been. A painful memory that he was trying to let go, but somehow still festered in him like a bad infection.

Yet this woman didn't seem to mind his seemingly dismal expressions and attitude. Only finding him more interesting and taking some peace out of his company. To tell the truth, it was something that he found rather comforting in a way, nearly charming.

You are right about that, all of it. A small chuckle left his lips, a smirk rising on his mouth. I would have given you plenty of warning. I simply do not wish to repeat history, for monsters are ones that have been in my life, had a hand in my up bringing. So I too know a few things about monsters, and how to not become one. Or at least die trying.

Gekirin felt her rest against his shoulder, past the point of brushing up against his brawny form. There it was again, that rush of heat that left just as quickly as it came with her touch.

I am curious though of the monsters you speak of. But is that too a tale for another time? What more can I learn of you, I wonder? Gekirin leaned a little more into her touch, just barely so. Enough that he was still supporting his own weight, but more to see if she would appreciate or welcome his strong forthcoming. Either way, it was worth a shot.