[ Reward for good behavior? Is that bribery or manipulation? Doesn't matter, feels nice, he'll soak it up with a soft sigh, nuzzling into the side of Mal's face. ]

We're a power couple now? You being powerful, that I see. I'm just a simple cop do'n simple work. [ Considering a few months ago getting Mal to admit they were even dating- this is a massive improvement.

It's fantastic. Things are good. Something'll go wrong LATER but right now? Life's good. ] Any chance I'll get a sneak peek of aforementioned promising stuff?