"Thank you." He preens as they ruffle his hair, happy to have that rewarding affection.

"Mm." Max takes a moment to soak that in. There's where things can get tricky for him, as Jackie has seen in the past.

"I guess that's where these cards come in pretty handy. Because it gives me a chance to lay my boundaries out. And I'm always really careful, too, to ask about my partner's at the same time. I mean, sometimes I'm almost a little too cautious but I'd rather potentially spoil the mood than accidentally step over any lines."