[ His grin widens as a darker green stains his cheeks, mottling the lime. Scintillating, yes. That was one word for their interaction. He sinks down further on a bent arm, laid out beside her as they play with their drinks, afforded the opportunity to admire her warm features up close, the jewellery in her long hair, the ... ]

I didn't expect to hear that.

[ Flattered to know she's been thinking of him (many times), he blinks in surprise. Whatever Aphrodite gets up to in her own time, Fjord doesn't expect to impede her thoughts in any way. It's ... good to know.

A breathy chuckle leaves him as he gathers up the courage to admit, ]

If we're being honest, I've kept you in my thoughts too. Actively. It's been a rough time recently for my friend and I, the memory of you has been ... a balm.