He nods and his fingers trace the line of the collar as his fingers fall. "We'll have plenty of time for discussion another time." One he would most certainly be interested in having, just not right now.

"Take off your shirt and pants and lay face down on the couch with one of the pillows. I'll be over in a moment." He squeezed Alaric's hand still in his, but then pulled away. He thought about turning off the music for a moment, but then changed his mind and left it playing as he went to go fetch the salve he was looking for.