[That hold is grounding, and they release another breath as they settle into it. How long will this last until people stop reaching out? May as well enjoy it while they can.. right?]

..I did think you'd understand. [ And respect if Siffrin wants to keep it on the downlow. They really do cherish his kindness. ] I'm.. not too sure? I think I'm getting familiar to being able to tell what might be "red" after Lucas helped compare it to something else during the Trial.

[ But before Heaven, it never came up so it's hard to think of how to deal with it. They peer curiously up at Yves, head tilted a little. One hand does gently pull away, just to raise up a little towards Yves's hair. It doesn't touch or anything, just drawing near as they think. ]

I know Lucas's hair is "gold" which is close to darkless, and to me your hair is a slightly dark shade. Darker than Lucas's, but not perfectly lightless.

[ --Oops. As if suddenly catching themselves, they quickly drop that hand back down and give Yves his space back. ]

S-sorry.