Don't worry. [ His lips tilt forward up that, looking fairly amused. Of course that's what Sorey would focus on. ] They're all ours to explore when you're ready.

[ Though, at the question, Mikleo pauses - expression turning more serious. He's though about how he's going to do all of this for a while before coming here. Now's the time to say it.

He takes in a breath, turning to Sorey - his hand still holding the other's. ]

... I love you. [ He says softly, thumb gently moving to stroke the back of the other's hand. ] It's something that I should have said before.

[ He's more than aware that it's something that he knows that he needed to hear. ]