"That's quite the well-thought out plan. Don't think we are prepared for anyone that devious, Felix." Holden ended up being amused more than anything. "Come down already, boy. You ain't in any trouble."

He was mostly hoping that he wasn't about to do anything that could make this spread around the village. That would be the last thing either of them needed at this fragile stage of their relationship.

"There's even a cuppa tea in it for you, if you stop swearing."