Kaoru gave a light chuckle, leaning forward slightly.

"I don't know much about this sort of thing, but I think they're the right feelings to be having. The fact that it's mutual also helps." He watched Seimei put the fan down, unable to deny that he felt a little thrill in his heart, knowing he had done that for him - set aside that, and countless other traditions.

"Well, it takes a little while for the wings to come. And like I said before - we all need to rest our them from time to time." Another soft laugh. "...especially those of us just figuring out how to fly."