"Bit difficult to trip us when we're standing in once place," Alistair points out, amused, but does give the mabari a small nudge. "Yes, I'll continue paying attention to you once I've kissed my husband. I promise."

Suiting action to words, he pecks Cullen on the lips.

"And remember," to Cullen, softer, "what's mine is yours. Until it comes to bathtime."