Status Updates From The Charioteer

Okay, really liking so far. It's very vague in its queerness, you kind of just have to assume what they're talking about. This bit between Laurie and the prefect lanyon is kinda cute ngl.. and correct me if I'm wrong, but is there a kiss here!??:
"That's all, goodbye. What is it, then? Come here a moment. . . . Now you see what I mean, Spud. It never would have done, would it? Well, goodbye."