[ James had a fair point there and after a beat, Will conceded it with a small duck of his head.

He had the bed stripped down and he bundled the sheets into a ball, which he deposited over by the doorway before turning and walking back towards the other man. Once again, Will was cautious in how close he came, but he also -quite deliberately- placed himself within reach. ]

What's the answer then? [ He asked, his tone genuinely curious. ] Put me in the china cupboard and leave me to collect dust? Sounds like a lonely existence, both for you and for me.