"But why not?" he whispered, almost plaintive. His body felt like it was melting into the sheets, he'd disappear in a puff of vapor, or maybe he'd mercifully pass out. His fingers slid across the sheets, searching for Bones' to clasp. "I know what would happen, if you got rid of it the natural way. I'm not so addled I don't know what would happen," he gasped between pants. "If there was anyone I would want that to happen with, anyone I can see myself being happy with and being bonded to, it's you."