"Awww - and I was trying to be tricksy," Asar-Suti says, grinning.

"But really, if you find you want such a ceremony fro Seth, I can research those from the different worlds and cultures for you so you can combine the elements you like best, how about that?"

Then, Asar-Suti grows more serious.

"And that offer to open the door for Charlie and you on any time or place still stands, if after the events of last week you dare leave Seth with somebody else for a longer time," he adds, tactless as always.