Akio kept his gaze on the other. He found himself wondering what he had often wondered before, of what was going on behind the other's eyes. He was always taught to be reserved, composed, he was not unfamiliar with putting on a guise to make others happy. He had seen the other do it as well, partially for his own sake. He was hoping however, that they had come beyond such things, that the other could finally find a way to open up and tell him what was going on. They were making progress, slowly, but surely. One thing after another had happened, part of him fearing such would cause the other to revert if he was not careful.

No, he would not allow that. He would continue to be by the other's side, a light and a warmth for him to use to keep himself balanced and at peace. Perhaps though...what if he became the burden? A slight frown threatened to tug at his lips, until he felt the other's hand at his cheek. Different so much, they were comlimentary? A slight chuckle slipped past his lips at such a notion, eyes closing as the kiss was placed upon his forehead. He relaxed more, as did the thoughts swirling around within his own mind once more.

He was happy to hear the other agree, they could be alone together. He did not desire to lose the other, not when they were just getting to really know one another. Threat or no threat, he desired to remain by te other's side, as the ring remained by the amulet's. Both were a part of them, their past and their future. He took pride in the presence and weight of them around his neck close to his heart. He looked up at the other, catching on to what seemed to be a bit of sadness within him.

Before he could really ask however, the other had closed his eyes and was speaking. Akio fell silent, eyes moving to the ring as it began to glow a bit. The words the other spoke reaching his ears, a light warmth fluttered to his cheeks. He was thankful the other had his eyes closed, able to compose himself before they opened. Looking up at him, he shook his head at the notion that such was little. "It's perfect...thank you" a warm and gentle smile gracing his lips. He was thankful for all the other did for him, the care he put into it. Though he might not always agree with how or being shut out, he knew it was for caring for him the other did it.

They had been working on such, agreeing to be more open and honest with one another. They were a team, nothing would change such. He noted the other's gaze turning serious, looking back into his eyes as he remained silent for his next words. Indeed, they would be coming soon for them, something both knew. The other had no plan, and honestly, neither did he. He hadn't planned for any of this to happen, but in the end, it had. All he could do now, was decide where he wanted to go from here. He frowned a bit, thinking for a moment.

"I suppose remaining here is not an option, as we can not hide forever" the kingdom was a slim option, more of a last resort in his eyes. If they went there, Dorian would be the one in trouble, not to mention his kingdom overall as well. He knew from the start, that he could not do that. "We should not make anything to big in advance" he knew from experience that plans had a way of going wrong. If they did, they would need to be able to be flexible and work on a dime should things need to change. He stood fully, his eyes remaining on the other.

"We will need to move, find someplace else to remain. Our main goals to begin with should be the basics, food, shelter and water" his training slipping into affect, as his mind went more into survival mode. They could deal with things, but they needed to make sure the basics were covered first. They would never be able to fight, if they were starving or had no water. They needed to look after their health, in whatever plans they decided to implement into action.