Yes, there were so many other things they could be doing but honestly, they also needed plans and for the most part, Ariel's plan was set. Go to the ghoul's place and find out where he was. Then beat the ever-loving hell out of him for information - or ask nicely. One of the two. Preferably the former.
So for now, he let himself be distracted and worked very hard to distract his lover. Okay, it wasn't difficult at all but whatever. And really, how could he resist that tone? He loved making Amadeus beg the way only he could. With an almost cruel grin, he pulled open his lover's shirt, ignoring the buttons and any loss of them. Amadeus could be upset later. The next bite was on his chest, right over where his heart was hidden away.