"Everything's better when you're with me," he drawls easily, inclining his chin at the Securitron at the door. The door opens, and they walk into the darkened floor of the 38, closing out the noise from outside. He makes no move to let her go for a moment, wanting to go upstairs to one of his places, but instead gently puts her down, hand smoothing over his hair.

"...He's not," he answers, and the lack is thick in his voice despite his attempt otherwise. He glances out at the empty casino. "Want to go explore? I'll show you upstairs when you're done."