Abel hadn't even been thinking about any of this in terms of the barge, self reflection and growth was just something that people did, right? But he doesn't question him dropping the subject, pushing the other man's bangs out of his face.

"I'm working tomorrow morning, but I'll set my alarm a little early so I can make sure to cuddle you before I have to get up. Is that acceptable?" The last bit is said with a smile, figuring it would be, but Alexei tended to not want to let him get out of bed in the mornings, so he has to ask.