GOLD PROTOCOL.

   Jesse startles, the sudden voice next to him spooking him from his work. He settles down easily, stretching once before sinking into his chair as Lukas chuckles next to him. 

   “Scared you that easily? Yeah, its time to take a break.”

   Lukas’s hands rest on Jesse’s arms, his hold gentle as he pulls him away from his work. Jesse leans into him in return, sighing happily. 

   He glances over his work, the papers scattered about his desk, the candle sitting next to him. It’s flame illuminates his dark office, curtains closed to ward off the fear of the night. Jesse lifts his quill, finishing a flourish on one last document before he signs the bottom and sets it aside. 

   “A break- more like time for bed, really.” Jesse slides back in his chair, pausing to let Lukas straighten up behind him.

   “Radar can deal with what’s left tomorrow morning,” He turns, kissing Lukas’s cheek before he continues,”and we can take a real break, go to a cafe, or the park, or-”

   “Or just stay home? In bed, talking, relaxing. Just one day, Jess, spend one day with me. Stop worrying about the town, you don’t always have to be public.” Lukas wraps his arms around Jesse’s shoulders, a soft smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “I’d like you to stay with me, one day, a real break.”