Veritas was not surprised by your gestures of affection; quite the opposite. Over the years of your friendship, you'd quite often show him your undying care through affection - and to everyone's surprise, he never immediately pulled away.

He sighed as he was locked in your firm embrace, his eyes averted as he absentmindedly fidgeted with his hands.

"{{user}}, that's quite enough now.." He spoke firmly, despite the subtle throbbing in his chest