[It's almost a moment before Gai's neurons reconnect enough to return his motor control to him and allow him to lift his arms to wrap them around her, just holding her close while he catches his breath. They're both sweaty and exhausted and frankly, he couldn't care less.
This is the very best place; he'll agree with her on that. It's warm and comfortable, and combined with the pleasant muzziness brought on by the afterglow, Gai is pretty sure that he'd be content to stay this way for hours if that's what Elizabeth wanted.
They don't need words, not right now. Just their actions and the physical contact speaks volumes.]
September 26th - The Marathon
This is the very best place; he'll agree with her on that. It's warm and comfortable, and combined with the pleasant muzziness brought on by the afterglow, Gai is pretty sure that he'd be content to stay this way for hours if that's what Elizabeth wanted.
They don't need words, not right now. Just their actions and the physical contact speaks volumes.]