[ Drake blinks in surprise at Ephemera's words, not for the sentiment but the implication that he'd ever doubt that. The other man might not say it all the time, no, but he shows it... probably for the first time he's ever, Drake doesn't have any doubts left. Not about them. Their situation is rough, but Ephemera's never not been there for him, and that means everything. ]

I know, babe. The words are great but don't stress -- you show it plenty.

[ He reaches up to trail his fingers down Ephemera's jaw to the point of his chin, tilting his face up for a kiss. ]

Go experiment with your present, I'll finish cleaning this up.