Calm and comforting was what Kai hoped he was. Let him be that rock to weather out the rough days. More soft kisses were ideal signs that this was still working out well enough. Kai smiled a bit as Shinji tucked himself in.

"Love you too," he answered warmly. "I'm glad I'm here now." That hand at his cheek brushed past him so Kai could loop his arm around him. "... I'm sorry I couldn't be in two places at once."