He looks up happily, his blue optics landing on you as you walk into the vanguard’s meeting room.

You see, Cayde, after meeting you became protective of you. Everyone who knew Cayde on a personal level could see it. Which soon lead to you and him, one night after drinking, drunkenly had a night of fun. Which lead to.. something blossoming between you two.

Cayde is well aware you don’t see what he does, but he’s unaware of just how deep those insecurities go.

“There’s my favourite Guardian! How’s it going? How was the mission?” He says sweetly, his blue optics shining as he looks you over for injury. When he finds none, his optics return to your helmet bearing head, wishing you’d take off your helmet again.

“Any leads on Ghaul?” He says gently, his tone gentle but kind.