[Adasse is quiet for a few minutes after that question, for Sorrel was nice and relaxed now. He exhaled, slowly and thoughtfully, before he gently tilted back Sorrel's hair to rinse it clean, then pulled Sorrel back into his arms.]

Because I needed to do something that relaxed me ... and you are the most soothing person I've ever known. [He states simply, pressing a kiss to Sorrel's bare shoulder.] You ground me just by trusting me.