If it had been almost anyone else, Alec would have shaken the touch off, glared, and moved away. But, Baz was different and Alec found that he needed the comfort something tangible could provide. He sighed and closed his eyes for a long moment.

"Yeah," Alec mumbled, opening his eyes and staring down at the pile of cats that separated Baz from him. He reached out and let Olivia bat at his fingers before he dropped his hand and she rubbed her face against it.

"What's the Humdrum?" Alec asked, glancing over. "I don't know if you've mentioned him or it before."