"We can," Simon offers mildly. "That would certainly be helpful." Simon is feeling vengeful enough to straddle Gregor's while he does this, but he regretfully pushes the notion aside in light of his earlier reaction. Gregor's clearly trying to get through a distasteful situation as best he can, which Simon can sympathize with And Gregor could, really be making this a lot more unpleasant. "I'd probably have to conduct the briefings form your lap, though, to avoid having you put a crink in your neck."

He says it mostly in hopes of amusing Gregor, distracting him, while Simon efficiently undoes his collar and puts his mouth on his skin. Contrary to some opinions, Simon Illyan is a warm-blooded mammal, and his mouth is corresponding warm as he sucks in firm pulls.