"As many times as it takes for it to get through that thick skull of yours," he laughs softly, pressing a light kiss to Lorenz's cheek. Better to stay on the safe side for now and avoid doing anything to set him off again.

"I know you'll do everything you can to help support me, and I'm confident when I say having someone I love on my side would never hold me back. As soon as we get home, I'll prove it to you."