[And all that is going to get is a suffering sigh, but he's confident that van Zieks will come around to existing without servants. For now though, he'll provide what he knows van Zieks actually means in this context: some companionship.

It still feels a little surreal though, seeing van Zieks like this. He expected a more...proper display? He's certain that something has to be up, but he's not sure just what. Maybe it has to do with the Goddess...? Wouldn't that be something.

Well, van Zieks isn't going to just lie there and let him inwardly ponder this, he's sure.]

Aren't you eager?

[He teases as he slides down beside van Zieks. A hand drifts up to the other man's broad shoulder.]

You were very tense, last I saw you. I imagine that's hardly changed. What do you say to a little massage, hm?