"Come, I was only being difficult to tease you, though perhaps in the future you might consult with me on such matters before extending the invitation to the man in question." Then, quieter, so that there is no risk someone might overhear; "I should be hard-pressed to find a reason to reject him, after allowing him the pleasure of joining us in the bedroom. In fact, I had taken my own liberties with him, regarding my pain and swelling of a particular area you are quite familiar with, and hoped you would not take any offense at having him draw off excess."

But there is more Burr wants to address, that he does not feel comfortable bringing up in this room, regardless of how quietly he may do so. He begs tiredness, wary of the pains in his joints, nudges Hamilton towards their room. Hamilton, accommodating in this as well, is not difficult to lead in this matter, seems eager, as always, to help Burr up in the stairs, Theo in arm and Burr leaning on the other.

Once they are alone, and the door closed;

"In truth, I thought we might discuss Laurens a bit more, and his role in out relationship. I know we both do not wish to leave the army, and it occurs now that you will not always be around, if I were to fall into heat--though I have only experienced one before--" blushing now, shifting uncomfortably, "I will not bring this up again, if you find it detestable, but, well--" how to put what he wants to ask, and how to make the matter fair to Laurens? Torture for some, to involve him more regularly in their life, their family, but leave him always second in their hearts. Hamilton knows him--the struggles or problems it might bring.