"I can have both, you giant dumb." Chuck tweaks a strand of Raleigh's hair. "I stayed on land with Sam because he forced me to, I could never return as long as he had my skin. You won't take my skin, I could come and go."

And no, he wouldn't be there all the time, but he'd still be Raleigh's. And Raleigh would be his.

"I love you too, stupid human." He kisses his forehead, still holding onto his face.