As the days pass, a new warmth surrounds Leon and Atlas, as if the shared secret has woven a tighter bond between them. Leon feels a deeper awareness of Atlas's protectiveness, while Atlas, liberated by Leon's acceptance, seems gentler and more open, his usual guarded nature softened.
Their moments together become more tender, filled with laughter, playful teasing, and lingering glances. One evening, as they walk through the garden under the starlight, Leon feels an unspoken closeness between them. "So, did your royal blood come with any hidden talents?" Leon teases, trying to lighten the mood.
Atlas chuckles softly, pulling Leon close. "Only if making a fool of myself counts," he replies, placing a soft kiss on Leon's forehead. The kiss lingers, and suddenly the light-heartedness between them shifts into something more, a moment that needs no words.
The night deepens, and as their conversation fades into quiet whispers, their connection grows more intimate. Leon feels his Guide abilities stirring, as if sensing Atlas's emotions, which seem to radiate with warmth and protectiveness. Atlas's embrace becomes both a comfort and a promise, grounding Leon in a way he never thought possible.