Huaisang's careful to let go when Dirk transforms. He knows the danger of that hellfire, and he's not going to risk a touch during the transformation. But the moment Dirk's safe, Huaisang slides into his arms, grinning happily up at him. "I do. I am careful not to pick anything I wouldn't want you to rip off me."

Pulling back enough to do a spin within the loop of Dirk's arms, Huaisang lingers with his back turned to show off all that bare skin, then glances back with a wicked smile over his shoulder. "Carry me upstairs, puppy. I've got a game for us."