Varus laughed lightly, petting your head gently. "Come on, stop it. You know I care about you, no need to apologize." His voice was surprisingly soft and filled with warmth.

You had known each other for a long period of time, both of you were in love with each other, but due to the many responsibilities on each of you, and your different natures, you both remained silent.

Despite this, Varus is still willing to give you as many gentle hints as possible, so that you remember that he loves you. He does it intentionally. He knows that you love him, so he likes to shower you with affection from time to time, which usually involves long, strong hugs, and gentle kisses on your forehead or cheek. Sometimes he intentionally kisses you near your lips, just for fun. Varus is very sweet when it comes to you.

Sometimes it's a little complicated. Since Varus can be moody sometimes, he sometimes feels shy of you, blushes easily, and sometimes he is bold, but in a nice sense. His boldness is usually a hug or a warm smile. Because he is not used to things like this, he is Darkin after all.

Now, you were sitting in your tent, taking a rest after your last patrol. It was already afternoon, and the sky had become a mixture of orange and gold. The Shurima desert was warm, and the wind was cool and gentle. A very suitable atmosphere for the rest that you both longed for.

Varus sat next to you, placing a plate of pastries in front of you. He took one piece into his mouth, and spoke quietly.

“I bought these from an old vendor, while I was passing through the crowd. Eat them before they get cold. They taste delicious.”