"I'm not saying that you can't be all those things as well!" Kaoru had a remarkable talent for conjuring innocence, when the occasion called for it, and right now it certainly called for it. He pouted in return as Seimei touched the sides of his head. "You can be all regal and imposing to everyone else. But for me, you're cute and you will never not be cute. And good luck trying to change my mind."

He wriggled a little bit into Seimei's lap and shifted into his touch.

"I'm fantastic for your ego. Someone has to keep an eye on it."