[Thanatos does smile at that first question, because... yes, it did, really, but he still wants to hear it in more specific words. Mostly because...
Well, hearing it makes his heart race. Zagreus can't possibly understand how it affects him when someone really wants to be around him (and it never used to bother him that people didn't, but things are different now) and to know that someone wants something more from him is... It's exciting. And new. And he's never... No one has ever taken interest in him like that before.]
I care about you too, Zag. More than I could have expected to. [He lets out a soft, careful breath.] And I'll have you. Gladly.
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Well, hearing it makes his heart race. Zagreus can't possibly understand how it affects him when someone really wants to be around him (and it never used to bother him that people didn't, but things are different now) and to know that someone wants something more from him is... It's exciting. And new. And he's never... No one has ever taken interest in him like that before.]
I care about you too, Zag. More than I could have expected to. [He lets out a soft, careful breath.] And I'll have you. Gladly.