Murdoc doesn't think it will take long at all. If only because he knows he's worth something to Dirk and that if he can behave himself and prove himself just enough, Dirk will remember that. He hasn't lost him yet, and that's the most positive sign for him. It absolutely thrills him that he has somebody who won't leave him when he's acted improperly.

He hums back, both in response to the hum and the thank you. He has nothing more to say to that and it hurts just that little bit to keep dwelling on it. He's inspired to work harder at it, he is going to be an amazing boyfriend and he'll have him back properly before that godforsaken romantic day that he hates so god damn much.

He's so lost in his plans, he hardly feels Dirk's hands travel down. He does, however, feel the squeeze. It's surprising enough to make him gasp quite loudly in surprise and, well, approval. Now he's going pink, knowing that noise was stupidly telling.