[the only indication that it's Melqal and not Dohalim is the way he steps forward, snaking an arm around the other's slim waist, and pulling him close before resting the side of his head on his shoulder like before. there's the closeness of him that Melqal needs right now, more than he originally thought. now that he's in the presence of his love again, the very idea of being apart for even a little while is something he doesn't want to fathom, for the moment.

perhaps, in time, they may be used to being away from each other for short periods. but for now, Melqal wants to be attached to Morax]

About Dohalim...

[how does he go about this tactfully. how does he even word it? he also has to wonder what the other would say, if he would agree to it, or if it would be a hard no, only wanting Melqal himself and not to be accompanied by the other Renan. there's no doubt just how intimate he and the spirit will be by the night's end, but...]

Would you be opposed to letting Dohalim join us in mind? I... Would like him to feel the love you have for me. To let him feel the same warmth, the same excitement, the same catharsis I feel whenever I'm with you.

I will be here in body and mind for you, as I always was. I just want him to be present, as well, if you would allow it.