[ It's such a rush, knowing he has this effect on Hank. He chuckles and pulls back, putting a hand on his chest. ]

So? I'm not allowed to strut from time to time? I've felt and looked like shit for years, I'm just having some fun now.

[ The pressure deep in his chest, sensing his alpha's... discomfort, let's say, is making his blood and bone hum in quite an interesting way. This is what happens when you mate your newly formed beta, Hank. He knows how important he is, how strong he is... ]

Never been particularly subtle, anyway. [ He looks at his nails for a moment. ] But I'm not gonna jump anybody who pays me any attention, so stop being so jealous.

[ ...well that just rolled out of his mouth. ]