Now, now-- in my defense, all I said is that we're close!

[..."very" close. With a grin and a leer that honestly had far more dirty connotations than anything as pure as love existing between them.]

But I suppose I've mentioned you to a few of my acquaintances now and then... ah, and to my brother, of course! Though I can't say it'll be nearly as easy to explain this all to him.

[Maybe he can just... not bother...]