Rin chuckles and makes quick work of the extra whisker. "It's a lot easier having someone around."

That part had come as the real surprise. As selfish as it sounded, part of him had worried that a relationship might complicate things. And while it still kind of did, the benefits outweighed the cons. Nothing compared to an ever-present source of support and boundless affection after a really lousy training day. Even better that that benefit could work both ways.

"We could seriously do with some better music though. How the hell is anyone supposed to dance to Jingle Bells?"