[He pulls back, placing his hands on either side of Dorian's cheeks, and kisses his forehead.]

Of course, there is some level of obligation to it as well, which is a difficult thing to beat! You've a disadvantage which is out of your hands. Still, I am not one to play favourites, you are equally loved in my mind!

[But he places Dorian above his new Master, so that's something, right.]