Bull nods and he gives Dorian another kiss after that gentle but uncompromising admonishment. "I'm sorry," he says quietly. "It's-- an old habit."

Bull so rarely gave people everything, even allies. He's given Dorian more than he's given anyone. He sighs and just stands there for a moment, breathing him in. He tries to make peace with this.

"I've been told to investigate someone in Moon territory and report whatever I find." It won't involve him crossing the border, but if he does this and succeeds, he knows the next mission might. And there will be a next one if he does well, if he proves himself an asset.