Fletcher chuckled when she told him he'd put her to sleep if he kept up stroking her hair. He was happy with the alternative though, feeling her fingers twine with his own and the soft kiss against his cheek. He smiled down at her, happy to settle as they were on the couch. He was really quite comfortable himself and wouldn't have said no to a little nap himself had she fallen asleep. But, as it was, she appeared to be intent on remaining awake so he would as well.

He grinned down at her "little birdie" as the diricawl hopped onto her lap. He frowned slightly at the mention of Horatio being a bully. He supposed he could see that of the bigger bugger, especially with the way he'd acted. Very confident and sure of himself. "Sounds like someone needs to teach him some manners then," he answered simply even if he wasn't sure how one would even do such a thing.

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