"You know it isn't."

It's comfortable there at Asher's side, and Nathaniel falls silent except for his purr. He's no longer sure if he should ruin what they've just shared by starting up a conversation he doubts Asher really even wants to have.

"You put your initial in my chest," he finally says, words soft. "It will scar."

Though he's sure that was Asher's intent.