[he's half tempted to tease him about the claw-- it'd been awhile since they'd had that issue. and he still remembers the bite of it digging into his skin.

he tilts his head slightly.]

So, no going for the claw marks today? Aww.

[he teases lightly, as his hands push Nero's shirt off, and then slide down along his chest and to his sides, tracing the hem of his pants.]