There's simply a low, rumbling hum in response to that. A sound of agreement, clear enough. In many ways, it's tempting to simply remain. They could construct a shelter and prolong their stay, and let the rest of the galaxy manage as it would without them. But Todd has always been one to look forward and plan ahead. It would be better in the long run, that they meet again later, as they have said they will.

But that isn't to say that the old wraith doesn't give into temptation, and claims one last deep, hungry kiss from his human soulmate. "Go," he says a moment later when he pulls back again. "Before I go against my better judgement and keep you here far longer than is good."