[ Bastien turns his head to kiss By's hand, squashing his cheek and mouth as required, and smiles with his eyes. ]

I know you don't. And now I really have to look for them, or you will blame yourself.

[ He leans his head the other way, to snuggle back into Byerly's shoulder, and sends his free hand around to join the other in holding him by the waist. ]

But I'll be so much more excited about it if I know things have worked out for you first, so let me wait a little longer. One more month.