[He smiles lightly and kisses Caleb's chin as he pulls away to sit back again.]

I'm supposed to be exactly that charming when you're worrying...but thank you for being...safe enough to be open with. I love you deeply, Caleb Danvers...which is why I told you, why I trust you....and why I'd like you to mark me as you like.

[He reaches for Caleb's hand and gives it a squeeze.]

I can be monogamous if asked, I know that, but it's not in my nature. We've both several partners and others we love, but I don't ever want you to doubt that you hold my heart in a way few others do, so I want to offer something you can look at and remember how I feel for you when little else in the way of promises and bonds exist here.

[He pauses and a flush builds across his face slowly.]

If that makes sense, anyway.