"Really," he says, both hands firmly staying on her hips in order to keep her close. "Because I don't think I like clothes right now."

Interestingly, he might protest against the idea that he's the sort of vampire with possessiveness issues. And he would be wrong, although they are somewhat unusually defined compared to most. It's something that both of them will no doubt discover in time (God help everyone).

Kissing her pouting lower lip, Mitchell does relent with, "But I realise you're working." That gets a theatrical sigh, despite the fact there are a few matters of his own he intends to take care of tonight.