[ he doesn't quite kiss her back so much as hold still to let her, eyes flickering faintly blue again and sliding half-shut as she does. ]

I woke up when he did. ...I just didn't think I could greet you as well.

[ translation: one half of him got the ability to go for the unrestrained snuggles and affection that he wanted to give her she deserved, and it sure wasn't him. ]