"You were doing something important," Joseph corrected. "I know, that didn't make me miss you any less. Especially because they are ridiculously in love and absolutely transparent about it."
Joseph immediately started stroking Rhys' curls. He was already relaxing, having him close and most of the drama over for now. Although the position he'd chosen was likely not going to encourage Joseph to stay relaxed, or talk as long.
"What?" The random subject change took him a bit by surprise. "I suppose I did. It was more of a jab at myself to put you more at ease. Since you were all nerves."