At least he's not the only one admitting that it was easier when they're close together. Which might say some things about them, about how they they have connected. About how they feel, and Nida can't help but smile. Even moves on to a pleased hum over how he got a kiss, even a chaste one. Makes him want to follow after Billy, get a better one. But he doesn't.

"So hungry," he agrees, his voice a bit wistful. Not that he means for food. Kisses, closeness, warmth, anything he can get. Instead he wraps an arm lightly around Billy's waist to guide him back to the dining room and the smell of food.

"Not everyone has the durability to do what we've had to as often as we have. But you'll recover. Give yourself about a week to relax."