As they come out, a gentle breeze with the sound of rustling leaves and birdcall greets them. The sunlight is streaming through a hole in the roof of the cave, giving it a warm vibe. Sam stretches lazily as he savors the peaceful morning.
Then he notices Xiander is watching him, and their eyes meet, making Sam smile with a shy smile.
Smiling Sam says, "Good morning." And gives Xiander a kiss on his cheek, "That's how we wish our partners in the morning."
"You humans like to kiss a lot, don't you?" Xiander says it in a frank tone.
Smiling, Sam says, "Well, for us humans, love is the foundation of a marriage, and kissing is the language only couples are blessed with. So, it's natural for a loving couple to kiss.
Smiling Xiander takes Sam's hand and makes him sit with his legs in the river flowing outside of their cottage. Then Xiander gets into the water and stands still.
Seeing him, Sam says, "Xiander, like, what are you planning?