[Darc swallows, not sure if his pulse calmed down or got faster. He has to be ready for it, he has to, no matter how much he hopes that for once. JUST for once, he won't have to deal with a knife in his back. The adrenaline from the possibility, and the sight of Shiro so attractively waiting for him, is a bit of a blur.

He climbs in with a careful waver, and gasps.]

Ah...