"It's good weird though," Huo Shen said. "Better than seeing him cold and alone all the time."
"Definitely better," Huo Zhen agreed. "Mrs. Huo is good for him. Keeps him balanced."
"And apparently keeps him very satisfied," Huo Shen added with a waggle of his eyebrows.
"I'm going to assign you to sewage inspection duty if you don't stop," Huo Qi threatened without any real heat.
"Worth it," Huo Shen declared. "This is the most entertainment we've had in months."
"Just remember," Huo Qi said, his tone becoming more serious, "what we discuss here stays here. Master and Mrs. Huo deserve their privacy. We protect that just as much as we protect their physical safety."
The others nodded soberly, the playful atmosphere becoming more professional.
"Of course," Huo Zhen said. "We're loyal to the family. Always."
"Always," the others echoed.
