"I am. I want to, now," he stated with firm resolve, wrapping his arms around the boy and rising, setting Kaoru on his own two feet as quickly as he could without either of them tottering over. Standing proved that he was - against all odds - quite drunk. The world rushed up at him and his head sloshed dangerously, prompting him to close his eyes and rest his face against the redhead's shoulder.

"Perhaps a soak in the bath," he muttered, unwilling to admit that the spirits he imbibed were responsible for anything. "Will you help me with my hair?" Seimei asked after a moment, raising his head once he'd steadied himself enough to continue.