[As he gazes down into Aether's eyes, he understands that his prince must feel so powerless right now in this situation, despite the smile he wears. He wishes it didn't have to be this way. So he leans down, pressing a soft kiss to Aether's lips, before rolling off of the prince to lie down at his side. Childe presses himself into Aether's side, letting an arm drape over his lover as he sighs with content.]

Well, you have enough to keep me here. Surely that should be enough for now.

[He nuzzles his head into him, much happier now in this position than he was before he'd come to see Aether.]

You know, [he muses,] now would be the perfect time to slip out of the castle. We could travel to the nearest village, and enjoy our night without the watchful eye of the knights.