"I'd never want to," Cedric says into Howard's shoulder. It's not all right, he's not entirely smiling, but this he doesn't mind. He's being kept afloat, they'll work it out later.

Sounds like a good enough night for him. He settles in for the ride of the night, as content as can be. Really, that means he's hanging onto one of Howard's hands without trying to crush it.

"Thanks."