"I must have some secrets, no? It helps with the allure." He winked, and after a moment, his expression softened. Somehow, being told he was missed seemed to come as a surprise, even if it very well shouldn't have.

He tentatively reached out to brush the back of his hand along the curve of the other man's cheek. "I missed you as well, my dear Warden. I know I am terrible at writing."