"At least not the right kind of help." He tips his head into the touch. He's not used to being looked at this way. Wing gives him the same kind of look, but that's new, too.

He chuckles. "So all I have to do is keep hugging you, and I'm immune to your wrath." It is a brilliant plan.

...now you know why Turmoil never liked his plans.

He's going to wait till she's falling asleep one night, lean over her, and whisper....'bumpers'. Just you wait, Vandal.

"I think so. I think I've earned a victory song." He wriggles, a little giddy from all the attention.