Aradia was glad he didn't let go, and she smiled shyly, casting sidelong glances at him as they walked into the hive. At their entrance, Aradia's lusus got up and trotted quickly outside, giving the two kids time alone.

She looked around uncertainly, then moved to the sofa, sitting down and smoothing her skirt again with one hand and not quite letting go of Sollux at the same time.

"Is this okay?"