[It relieves nothing, but the kiss is like spotting an oasis in a desert. There's a hesitance here - less a lack of desire and more his issues with his own worth coming back twice as strong, like a hydra.

They shouldn't want him. Wouldn't want him if they knew everything. Couldn't possibly. It's selfish to keep them in the dark, but......but...

He's so tired, and there's an ache deep inside he can do nothing about.]

...Fffff... [With all three Lovers telling him he has nothing to apologize for, he....can't. He can't take it. He shivers, despite growing warmer.] ...Forgot. The whole time. Forgot you, forgot Keystone...forgot everything.