[Childe watches Aether check the hall, knowing that he would find no one. The knight had been careful slipping in, making sure he'd been alone. He expected this worry from the prince, so the knight only smiles in return, stepping forward to pull Aether into him in a warm embrace.]

It's hardly worth worrying about this point. If they already know, hiding it does nothing.

[He'd missed this closeness, it's felt like ages since he was last able to hold Aether in his arms. Childe doesn't let go for several moments, soaking in the prince's presence and closing his eyes as his head falls to touch Aether's own.]

Besides, I couldn't stay away any longer. Another moment more would be too torturous than I was willing to suffer.