“You can keep asking.” Adam extended his fingertips and brushed against Alec’s arm in return. He liked the light, careful touches and was surprised by the way he wanted more of them. His mind fixated on Alec, noticing even his breaths. “I’m your connection to the outside world. It’s my role to answer your questions.”

Forcing himself to stop staring at Alec, Adam returned his attention to the temple around them, tipping his head up to the sky. “Is it the same sun, here, as on Earth?”