He helps, astonished. He should have guessed that cheeky brat was going to try something like that! He has to wiggle from his own trousers in an undignified manner before he can give chase, but give chase he does once he’s completely free of his clothing and able to dash right after him.

Running around stark naked with half an erection - not something he ever pictured for himself at this stage in his life. It’s delightful; he loves being able to play games again. He tries to get close enough to him to catch him and throw him onto the bed, breathless laugh and the slapping of bare feet on the floor alerting Rama to Crozier’s close proximity,