Bart's head ducks, nose wrinkling at the gesture. He turns a chagrined little smile on Touya and reaches for his hand to hold on to so they wouldn't be separated in the portal. "We're in this together," he repeats, and gives the other man's hand a gentle squeeze.

He can't help holding his breath when he moves toward the portal, then through it, eyes closed against the bright light that would fade off as they passed through. The humid air would blow across his face, carrying with it a vegetal scent that brings back a bright, comfortable smile. He looks around at Touya to pull him along, if he hadn't already started moving of his own accord.