[It doesn't take much to get Alfred to practically melt into Reverie - he flushes just a little at the kiss, but mostly because it's...nice, it's nice to be held and cuddled and cared for when he's feeling like this.]

I...I think I would like that. I know that I am - I am safe, here, but I....

[A slow breath in and out.]

I think I need to...not be alone here. For a little while, at least. Until I can...can get it out of my head.