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Cael smiled softly as Marshall cleaned him up, thanking him gratefully when he was finished and stretching himself out on his stomach in the bed. When Marshall got in beside him Cael turned, his wings hanging off the side of the bed, placing his cheek to Marshall's chest as he listened to his heart beat. He'd done this many times before but he appreciated it every time, lulled by the comfort of the fact that the mortal was alive and well. Bringing his arm around Marshall, tucking it under Marshall's own arm, Cael pulled himself in close as he cuddled in close. "This feels nice," Cael hummed against the human's warm skin. "I could stay here with you forever."