[ A few months ago that teasing deadpan would have made Basch question if he'd misunderstood something, but now he just chuckles lowly, redoubling his plan to take charge a little more often. He would anyway, but...there's something extra intoxicating about these sweet, easy kisses. ]

I'll handle it tonight, and next time I'll walk you through it. [ Not a question. And a reminder he is going to keep being here. He does frown about the resort though. ] I'm glad you came up so often, and that you're here now.

[ He knew Sylvain was more than capable of handling hardships that were significantly lower than being in the field, but it still seemed absurd to need to in a place like this. Especially when their ranks were arbitrary. ]