And it's like no time has passed even if it's only for the span of the kiss, Wash stepping closer if that's possible, his lips parting under York's as he kisses back.

"There's an abandoned village near here." Once the kiss is broken. "It's got some intact houses and it was clear when we flew over." Because if they went back to the base now, he'd have to field questions.

Ones he didn't want to answer.

Not yet.

"It's a bit of a hike."