"It kind of is, actually," Glory said. "Remind me later to run a search on it for you on my computer, I'll show you."

Léan tilted his head. Curiosity shone in his arctic blue eyes. "Now I'm quite curious. I will not forget to remind you."

"You may not ever hear that name the same way again, I'll warn you now," Glory said. There was a few moments of silence, so she filled it by laughing lightly and hugging him from behind, wrapping her arms around his shoulders.

Léan seemed intrigued by her warning--and, if it was possible, even more curious. He tensed for just a second when she hugged him, and then he relaxed and hesitantly leaned into the touch. He'd come a long way from hating the touch of humans.

Glory noticed him tense, but didn't say anything. She knew he was a bit on edge, and didn't blame him at all.

"You know, there's nobody around to see you actually relax for once," she teased gently. Okay, so she almost didn't say anything.

Léan scowled, tail flicking back and forth under the clear water defiantly. "And that is how it should be. If my brother, or Viktor for that matter, were here right now, teasing would ensue. If my father was here, he would murder you and then murder me."

"Your brother teases us, regardless," Glory pointed out. "That's not unusual at this point." She grinned. "It's nice to know you CAN relax, though."

"It has been rather quiet without him here," Léan hummed. "I can relax without having to fear his taunting." He was perfectly relaxed...he was even leaning back into the touch, as if to increase the contact ever so slightly.

"You look comfortable," Glory teased as she hugged him a bit more. She could tell they were ever so slowly growing closer to one another, and she'd already figured out that she was starting to revolve her life around him, and it didn't really bother her.

Léan's tailfin flicked back and forth beneath the water. He didn't even blush. "I suppose I am..." he replied, softly. He seemed much more comfortable than he had been for the past few days.

"I'm glad you're comfortable, then," Glory said softly.

Léan nodded, slowly. He didn't seem like he wanted to move, at all, unless she did. He closed his eyes, shoulders lowering themselves just a tad more.

Glory gently laid her head on one of his shoulders. She was enjoying the contact with him, though she wasn't quite ready to admit it aloud.

Léan seemed to be feeling the same way. He didn't twitch or anything when she laid her head on his shoulder. Instead, he settled himself once more into a more comfortable position.

Glory grinned a bit.

"You're actually cuddling," she teased gently. "That's new."

Léan went a little pink at that, but didn't recoil or anything. It must have taken a lot of willpower, considering his usual nature. "...I suppose it is."

Glory shifted her grip on him slightly so he could hug her back if he wanted to. She hoped he would, but she didn't really expect it.

"I like spending time with you like this," she said softly.

Léan took his time, and then, after a long moment, returned the hug. He closed his eyes, seeming relaxed.

Glory leaned into the hug, relaxing herself. She rested her head on his shoulder, closing her eyes as well.

Léan leaned in, as well. He seemed perfectly relaxed. It was nice and quiet in the room, and there was no hint of danger whatsoever. It made it all the more relaxing.

"I wish we could just stay like this for a while," Glory murmured. "I... I think I like it." Of course, that's not quite what she WANTED to say, but still. Léan wasn't the only one who didn't want to talk about such things.

Léan went a bit pink. "...Oh. I see..." Once again, he'd started to clam up. But, he was attempting to fight it.

Glory could tell he was starting to calm up again and just sat with him for a bit, not saying anything else. Small steps, that's all, even for her.

Léan remained half-clammed for a moment, and then relaxed again, closing his eyes. His shoulders drooped again. "I'm sorry..."

"Don't be," Glory replied. "It's alright." She was enjoying being in his arms, after all... Biting her lip, she hesitated for a moment. Before she could talk herself out of it, she leaned up and kissed him. It was a brief kiss, and she pulled away again quickly, blushing.