[While he doesn't fully return the energy of her kiss, his mouth still moves in response, following her lead rather than continuing the kiss or making it more heated or intimate between them. It's more of just like trying to react in some way, so that she's not kissing a mannequin. How awful would that be? Granted, there's still that warmth he's producing, along with the softness of his lips, the corruption not taking that away from him.

Plus... he still likes it. Wants it.

With his eyes slipping shut, he tilts his face into her gentle tracing, allowing her to explore as she wishes. At least the markings haven't appeared there, still relegated to his fingers and arms.]

...It sounds exhausting being around others right now. [He admits, quietly, the appeal of seeing any of his friends here at an all time low. Maybe it's the fear of hurting them, but also... it's that crushing emptiness as well. Kotone is really the only person he wants to be around, and she had to push her way in.]

By 'other stuff,' do you mean... just one day leaving here? [His voice is low, barely audible, because this is one of his least favorite topics. It always will be. Something that he's acknowledged, but rarely ever wants to think about. However, Scott can't stop himself from rambling just slightly about it.]

Leaving everyone behind. Possibly never to see them again. [His hand drops from her back, leaving his arms by his sides as he almost stares into the ground.]