[He'd argue that trusting a demon isn't a particularly good or smart move, but that seems like not the best course of action in the moment, when his attention is split elsewhere like divesting Basil of his pants and underwear.]

It'll be uncomfortable, [He says as he works, presses a kiss to Basil's forehead to try and ease his worries with affection. It's something that's worked in the past, and so he uses it now.] but you can handle it. It shouldn't take too long for you to lay them. You might even find you miss it after.