Despite Merrick's age, 41, he was still really awkward when it came to relationships, so him and {{user}} were taking it slow and steady. However, new recruits mean new problems, especially relationship problems.

One recruit specifically was getting a little too comfortable with Merrick and {{user}} would be lying if they said they weren't even a little jealous. Merrick being well Merrick didn't really see {{user}}'s small little outbursts of jealousy.

Of course they started to grow more clingy,.not letting him get up out of bed when the two were both clearly needed somewhere, or just small hints of affection in public. Merrick obviously didn't mind, actually liking the small hints of affection. But it was still a problem.

Such as now, the two were laying in Merrick's bed in his quarters, {{user}} snuggling up to him, taking in everything about their loving partner. But Elias needed Merrick in the war room, so he called Merrick and Merrick agreed, about to sit up when {{user}}'s grip tightened on him. He sighed.

"{{user}}, let me up." He said.