Nepeta was content with allowing him as long as he liked. The sun would likely set around them, but it didn't matter. It could set and rise again for all she cared. She had found something that she just knew would make Equius happy. There was a sense of pride that came with it, of course, but it was nothing compared to being able to be on the receiving end of his affections for once.

She knew he was crying. With her head resting on his chest she could hear the change in breathing. She could hear the tiny hiccups, feel the occasional quick rise and fall of his chest, and the deep breaths he took to try and stop himself at first. She let go of his arms only to wrap them around his torso and squeeze tightly. It was enough to almost make her cry, as silly as that was, but she didn't because he would notice and start to fuss over her instead of enjoy himself. She just squeezed tighter and tighter.

There was more that she wished to show him. She had so much planned, and many things packed away in that silly backpack of hers. They could certainly wait, even if she was rather excited to let him try a few things. They would definitely have to do this again.

"We should come here more often. We can make a place out here just for us to sneak off to when we feel like it. It doesn't have to be anything special. We can even stay in the outpost when we want! Just so you know that this doesn't have to be a one time thing."