There's a ticklish little giggle as Herbert grabs at him - the tension of the moment passing and leaving Alfred with a little smile again.

"You did. All I could think about was what beautiful lips must be out there, singing those notes." He nuzzles into his lover a little before pulling back just enough to resume brushing.

"Believe me, it would have been much easier if I had known it was you in the first place! I might not have bothered with Sarah at all."

Maybe.

Of course, he knows full well that part of the problem was just him being gullible.