Redhawk Caldera green-eyed monster

Elwood, too, was surprised by Grimm's chipper greeting, but it wasn't unwelcome. He took a step back, allowing a more comfortable space for them to talk, and grinned. He wasn't used to such compliments -- Finley certainly wouldn't ever admit that he was handsome! -- and it boosted his ego a bit.

"Sassing the natives, eh?" he quipped. "Hope you're not getting into too much trouble. I wouldn't want to have to send a bad report to Peregrine," he continued with a teasing lilt to his voice, unaware of just how appropriate his comment was since Grimm fancied the Alpha male.