[Natsume makes a soft, hmph-ing sort of sound that indicates he disagrees, but he doesn't argue. Instead he just nuzzles into Junpei's neck, letting his own scent wrap around the other for a moment -- protective, soothing, reassuring. I'm here and nothing can hurt you.

It's only true for the next 20 minutes. But Natsume isn't moving away.]

I know. I'm not asking you to -- run away with me or something. [Yes he is. That's exactly what he wants.] ...but I'll come back. Here. If you want me to.