That makes Balthazar smile a little. "I love you, by the way. In case it wasn't obvious."

Not much point being uncomfortably jealous of someone you don't love, after all.

"I'm sorry, I'm apparently no good with pet names! I'll have to workshop it. It's a lack of creativity, not a lack of affection." He takes his hand and interlaces their fingers, nodding. "Let's do. It's a party, we ought to have some fun."