Touching Nate's face has never been more tempting, but Anders has to content himself with shaking his head.

"No, love, you did fine, I'm fine. I didn't think to answer your question. I got a little," a little bashfulness enters his smile, "ahead of myself. I like this, Nathaniel, very much. And I have a word to say if I'm not all right. I'll use it if I need it. Please believe me. And please, Nate, Nate, my love..." There's some mischief back in his expression as he gets louder.