Callisto could feel Al’s breath on her forehead. She looked up at them. “you know what the right thing to do is now?”

“I’m- aware of the humanoid practice that would fit here…” He offered a half smile “but it doesn’t seem appropriate, given our situation.”

“And why not?”

Al moved a little further away. “It’s often considered inappropriate.” They broke eye contact.

“Well if we feel similarly about each other then it isn’t inappropriate”

“I- suppose so…” Al couldn’t bring themself to make eye contact again.

“May I-?” Callisto slipped her hand into Al’s.

He gave a small nod and allowed this mortal to kiss him. He didn’t know what he was supposed to feel but right now he felt- nothing. He felt completely empty.