[ sounding so very embarrassed by association: ] Like Credinta.

[Sorry his Master's off gallivanting while we're all starving here, bro.]

Mm, I know, but I'd rather play it safe. As safe as it gets anyway. We should wait to see what's going to happen first, and if it's something that won't affect us too much even if we leave the city with minimal company, we can test her boundaries before the week runs out. [ beat ] Ah, I haven't asked her―

[ his hand stutters back too when Lavi flinches. oh well, as good a distraction as any. ]

―Sorry! I didn't mean to... [ pry. carries on with a sheepish, but still mildly teasing laugh to gloss over the moment: ] Best leave it alone, then. We don't want him coming after you.

[Tugs his left glove off, then flattens a section of hair between fore and middle finger to take the first careful snip.]