He's had plenty of practice ignoring things that he can't immediately see. Television for one. As to scrutiny, he will gladly keep on being distracting. Maybe they could take their aerials to a more secluded area if it is absolutely so distracting. After all, the room is so full. So many other things and people to look upon.

The time spent and shared is devoted to making things better in each other and in the world. Patience and care make it less painful.

Matt's face melts from a scrunch to peace again to nuzzle back. "Your kind of sunshine is the right kind. Besides, I'm a night owl. Don't go around telling people my weakness."

Dancing was fun before, and now it's more ease. A chance to do so even more. "Are you trash talking before any competition even starts?"