Hearing that Verner sends his regards does please him; he is closer to Verner than other members of his family, but he still has not spoken to him for quite a while before this practice business became necessary. He grins lightly at Watson, stealing a kiss from his lips as he hugs Watson to him again.

"I am glad to have the invitation, as I was planning on continuing anyway. Now I may do so without concern." He kisses Watson, sliding his hand up Watson's jacket so that he can leave his hand squarely against his back. "This is fairly cozy. I don't think having you against the fireplace ever occurred to me in the past," he adds, thoughtfully.