[ok that makes him laugh, a short thing cut off quickly.] It's enrichment, even a pack of academics need it from time to time. Though perhaps we could just not be caught and spare them this supposed reign of terror- oh-

[as nice as this is the position is starting to bother him, ignored for long enough the twinge in his knee makes him heft a sigh and shift to sit back down beside pal with an apologetic glance.] Apologies, a very delightful position but not one I can hold long, I'm afraid.

[it doesn't bother him all that much, still pressed close, rubbing the ache of his knee but leaning in for another kiss regardless, one that ends with just a moment of pressing their foreheads together before pulling back.]

If you do not make me wish to throttle you I will be deeply disappointed. [what can he say, having someone he actually respects challenge his work is thrilling. weird nerd.] You know you are only the second person I've ever worked with in any capacity that didn't drive me insane? It's impressive, really.