"Hm, noted," he says when Essek suggests learning Counterspell. Percy isn't much of a magic user, but if he can learn it... well. It might be worth it, even if he doesn't use it to calm his irritated mate.

Percival's eyebrows creep up when Essek suggests he should be made to feel what Essek has been enduring. He's not exactly sure how his husband intends to make that happen, but he's intrigued when the wizard tells him to move. With a quiet grunt, Percival pushes himself up and eases back against the headboard as Essek slips away from him. He makes sure his back is pressed against the warm wood and he offers his hands to his husband, trying not to look too expectant.

"What are you up to?"