Malcolm strokes his fingers up and down her bare back.

"I know," he says softly. "I want that too." Leaning down, he kisses her forehead. "I'm willing to try it because it's you, because I know you can defend yourself. Just... try not to kick my ass, okay?"

He's been known to sleep walk and do all sorts of things. Fortunately, the restraints cut down on a lot of that.