Nikola managed to keep his face straight as Helen picked him up and as he pressed his face against her neck. And nuzzled. Ah, yes, this was exactly what he wanted. Well, almost entirely what he wanted. Nikola's lips twisted into his tell tale smirk as he put his arms around Helen.

"You could say that," Nikola said, grinning at Helen impishly. "Is this all it takes to get you to hold me? Apparently children do have their uses."