Hahaha! What, did you think this would be sweet?!

[ it's incredible, how he keeps the same pace the whole while. even as ai's arms tighten around him. even as her tongue plays at his lips. even when she says that and he sees, understanding full well - the bed, not now but after, please, keep loving me-

the way his fingers stay gentle up until he tugs her leggings down - those wicked claws suddenly shredding through the same fabric he'd been so gentle with - it betrays something. the depths of his affection. the way he adores her. how much he loves her- ]

I told you already, didn't I? You mean nothing. This is just for my entertainment, by this point.

[ -even if he will never, ever be able to say it truthfully. ]

Well? Is this what you wanted?

[ because even now, even like this, he cannot possibly comprehend that being the truth. ]