Vector almost leaned into that slight touch, and found himself wishing the Chiss would do it again. That little contact made Vector's heart flutter, as if Aden had given him a soft caress instead of a friendly pat.

"We confess, sometimes just being in your presence is a distraction to us. We find you to be pleasant company, and cannot imagine ourselves being anywhere but at your side."

He certainly liked Aden, and considered him a friend. But no other person had had such an effect on Vector. Or at least, not to such a degree.