So that's his game. It's harmless enough that Simon doesn't protest, though he can feel some of his earlier irritation welling up. He quashes it ruthlessly. If this is what Gregor needs to find this task less distasteful, so be it. It doesn't particularly matter to Simon.

He gestures for Gregor to sit on the couch in that particular, servantish wave that makes it a polite request. He's not going to stand on his toes to give the Emperor a hickey. "I'll look for opportunities to do so."