[ Thanks to the empathy bond that's had plenty of time to sharpen and refine itself between the two of them, David can feel that sharp left turn in Patrick's train of thought, even if he doesn't know what to make of it.

His expression quirks into a question as he meets his husband's odd gaze. Does he really need to clarify? He thought everyone was familiar with that euphemism. ]

Well... cheating on me sounds so... crass? And incorrect? If you have my permission, I mean. We'd need a better word.

But not swinging, god. Ew.