[That. That is an ominous question and a half and it makes him titter nervously in place as the weight of her hands land on his shoulders, bearing down heavily.]

I-- Sometimes? I can go a while without it, but it is kind of a necessity after a while...?

[He just barely gets that statement out before she's throttling him mercilessly, leading him to shaking back and forth with wide, mystified eyes as the world gets all wobbly and her fingers dig into his neck.]

Alright, alright, alright! I get the hint!! I'm being too flippant about the whole thing! I'm sorryyyyyyyyyy~

[Honestly, this is the kind of discipline he needs, the sort of tough love that's required to get through his thick skull.]

I-I--- I appreciate that you're rooting so hard for us...? But yes--! I won't mess up, I promise! I'll do better, honestly!!