Adrian wasn't that reassured but he nodded and dropped the subject for the time being, knowing he'd get nothing out of Stephen information-wise. "Okay, subject dropped. I'll bug you to death with questions when you've come up with something if that makes you happier?"
He snorted, shaking his head and keeping Stephen close. "I'm much nicer than a broken nose and I make much better noises too. I'll give you a demonstration if you need the reminder," he teased. "And only you. You're the only person I've ever cared about enough to want to hit somebody over. I haven't really given a fuck about anybody else in comparison."