"Mm. I have no doubt you could be dangerous if threatened, but that is the case when you are human as well," he said, wanting to make sure Arthur knew he had no illusions about him, even as he pressed a kiss into the other man's hand.

"But so far the evidence points to an even temper and capacity to distinguish friend and foe from food, lest you would have eaten the Murfrees and Buell already."

He let his hand travel lower, washing along the inside of Arthur's thighs and gently between his legs.

"I hope that gives you some peace of mind and an ideas on what to focus on...?"

He smiled, a glint of mischief in his eyes as he gave Arthur a playful squeeze.