[Ryou just smiles brightly, honestly, and leans into Atem's touch. The fur on his face is soft and fine, so it probably feels nice. His wings flutter a little behind him, and it's not really for any bad reason. No more than the gentle coiling of his tail.]

I wouldn't ever stop fighting for you either. I know s-sometimes, I don't do it right. Your methods...they're always better than mine, but no matter what, I'll stand by you, and protect you.

[And he'll eventually move, but Tybolt is resting on him, and Atem is close, so so close to him that he stays where he is a minute longer...and only after that point does he reluctantly start to pull back, slowly, so that he doesn't startle Tybolt too much.]