Huh? But that doesn't describe me at all!

[Says the guy who just said his stage partner was like a pet to him. Thanks for not commenting on that, Elan. You're a pal!]

I let you have plenty of space! And I wouldn't dare dream of tying you down. You value your freedom, after all.

[He places his lathered-up hands on Elan's back while he speaks, running them up and down his shoulder blades.]

Though I guess it'd be different if you were something like a partner...