"I think this is one of the smarter things you have done, Alistair. Giving into the inevitable allure that is my charm." That hadn't felt inevitable until, well. This precise moment. He noses along Alistair's jaw because he can, drags his lips to press against Alistair's- again, because he can and this idle, meandering affection that goes nowhere and needs to go nowhere...

It's wonderful. To have this with someone he trusts.

"If you meant to ask how long I have wanted you? From the first moment I looked up with blood in my teeth. I have a soft spot for gingers with distinguished noses."