"Swapping bodily fluids is something I usually reserve for the third date." But gosh if Locus isn't charming. Or at the very least damn compelling with the alternative is death.

"Not much longer, I promise." He tries not to be a needy asshole but sometimes? It's hard. Just. A little longer for him to bask in this. Soak in the sensation of being held close and protected to make that thing in the back of his head find it's fucking chill. "...My name's Taylor. Just- so you know. Taylor Murray."