[ That makes him incredibly happy. It brings a smile to his face, but it's a smile that mellows out as he runs through the circumstances in his head. ]

I'd like that...as long as you'd be okay with a few things.

[ He averts his gaze, but he keeps his hold on Malice's hands tight. ]

I won't be able to see you as often. My line of work won't approve of me seeing anyone, so it'd have to be something that'd have to stay hidden for a while.

[ Eventually, it may be more acceptable, but right now is not a good time. ]

I don't even know if we can live together right away – it's going to take a long while until things can go back to how they were here.

[ That being said, however... ]

I'll always find a way to talk to you every day, though, even if it's just through messages...and I don't want to stop making an effort, or anything like that. It's just going to be difficult for a while.

[ He already feels himself starting to get choked up, thinking about how much this is going to suck for their relationship. Honestly, if Malice doesn't want to deal with any of that, Yamato wouldn't blame him. Right now, he doesn't even feel like he deserves him, but ultimately, that's for Malice to decide. He'll wait for an answer. ]