He blinked in surprise as she pecked his cheek. It looked like he did something right. For a change. Blushing, he grinned. "I love you, too." He breathed.
"Hurry up! " Flounder growled.
One last glance at Xyla, he rolled his eyes, "Can't catch a break, can we?" He said as he moved towards his backpack and started shoveling it's contents back inside. He slung it over his wings, then latched the straps together across his chest. "I'll write you and give you the location as soon as I can." He strode back to her and gave her a goodbye kiss atop her head. He still wasn't sure how the heck she spelled her name, but he wasn't about to ask. Instead, he checked his belt to make sure he still had the box, then hurried back to the door. "Promise." He nodded.