And that, finally, seems to ease Ken's fears and bring him to a state of contentment again. His body finally uncurls again, and he shifts to press closer against Chikusa. "Okay," he murmurs, sounding somewhat worn out from the intensity of his emotions - although part of it is no doubt what he's been through recently.

"How long can you stay with me, Kakipi?" Because while Ken likes this - likes it better than anything else except the not-nearly-frequent-enough occasions where Mukuro is settled in with them - he knows it can't last. Chikusa has to do other things - both in general, and to serve Mukuro. Especially with Ken injured and unable to help them.

But, selfishly, he wants Chikusa to stay with him for as long as possible.