And this was, really, simply more proof that Gladio just shouldn't be allowed in kitchens.

Not that he was letting any notions of upset dinner plans stop him. That twinkle in Nell's eyes was reflected back at her in Gladio's warm amber ones as he took that break to grin and give her a dedicated, rumbling "Yes, ma'am" before leaning into the next kiss a little more to make it easier to just pick her right up.

It took a moment, to find a good spot on the counter to move to, long enough that he wondered if it was even necessary. He could probably do this holding Nell all day. But he did eventually get them there.