[ he joins him shortly after, taking his hand and then bringing it to his lip, kissing it before he leans in to kiss Lahabrea's cheek instead ]

Oh, so you are the one in shock after all.

You weren't indelicate. And I do mean it when I say the action soothes me, so. It's as much for me as it is for you.

But I'm here to offer a listening ear as well.