"Do you mean that?" The question was rhetorical. Vector could see it in the Chiss' face and in his eyes. Aden really accepted all of him, connection to the killiks and all. It didn't matter to him that this would become a memory that all killiks shared, and part of the killik hive forever. "Thank you, Aden."

Closing his eyes, Vector concentrated, and when they opened, they were back the solid black Aden was more familiar with.

"Shall we, then?" Vector placed his hands on Aden's arms, pulling him in close and holding the Chiss against him, leaning down to kiss his neck.