[ She casts him a playful glance over her shoulder as they keep going. ]

What, the dark, or the hand-holding? Either way, yes.

[ Eventually she pulls them into a corner that's sort of hidden away from the main space in the hall; a nearby column casts a shadow into the space, and it's just enough for Kasumi to work with. It's a tucked-away little nook, and--well, a little cramped. She has to pull him close to her, bodies barely touching, to fit them into the shadows. This kind of trick might have ordinarily worked on pretty much anyone else, but Kasumi can sense that Duv is too preoccupied, and, to her credit, she's doing this mostly out of necessity than to be a tease.

Mostly. ]

I recommend closing your eyes and taking a deep breath. That helps a little bit. Let me know when you're ready.