Yeah, that was what I was trying to get you to do. [ He just holds him, his eyes going back to their normal hue. ] That's what happens when you hide from it, it's so much easier to snap.

[ He ruffles his hair. ] But now you've leaned into it and it won't be as scary. Now you now how it feels, what to expect.

[ His own soul seems to hum happily as well. It's nice to be complete, with Eli at his side. Figuring stuff out together, like they used to. ]

You can feed on me if you need it.