[Ghoul closes his eyes, away from the red water. Listens, and feels, lets Party run his hands along his skin. It's familiar and Ghoul's practically ached to have this back again, so to have it is a relief. Okay. Party knows him better than anybody, so he trusts the other 'joy to lead him back.

Something swells in his chest, threatens to burst, and Ghoul sucks in a sharp noise, half a sob, before pulling back, taking Party's face in his hands and kissing him, passionate, insistent. Show him the way back.]