Julien mock-pouted at Alfie laughing at him and then had to shrug and agree to that comment as true; there was a reason he pulled 10 hour plus shifts at times. When he had Alfie to come home to he could only conclude that the work had addled his brain.
Julien was still feeling affectionate and fond so he snuck his fingers around Alfie's, loose in case Alfie wanted his hand back. "Got everything I need." he said with a smile. "We can go."