The comfort was only going to continue. Those careful strokes continued as Kai nodded along.

"We'll be running back home to you as soon as we can." Kai moved his other hand to rest at Shinji's back after a warm pat. That went for him too of course. "Whenever that happens. There's no reason we need to be apart today. We can see if there's a way to stay in contact before we go wandering too far."