( it doesn't take long for him to answer, though.

he starts messing with that mop of dark red hair, using a free hand to scratch lightly at one of rinne's ears. )

Always trying to bite the hand that feeds you. But that's what makes you so charming, isn't it? There, there, Amagi-kun. No one in Valentia even comes close to you. You're handsome, and you've got a voice that would make anyone want to kiss you on the mouth.

( did he think he forgot the praise part? takasugi's face is flush with drink. )