The husky tone sent a tiny shiver down Elijah's spine, though he didn't let it show on the outside, just gave Ric a calm look and followed him into the house. He waited quietly as Ric unlocked the door, stepped inside behind him.

Strongly considered grabbing him back to press against the door while Elijah kissed the hell out of him, but restrained himself.

"You have a good deal of it, yes?" he asked with a wry smile. "I might need a lot..."

If only to keep the urges in check.