[ Normally that would get a roll of his eyes at the good-natured ribbing but Sylvain's in too good a mood to bother right now. His grin is open and easy, his bearing relaxed in a way that is obvious to both of them. He drapes one arm about Hilda's shoulders, tucking her in against his side as he playfully leans on her. ]

The things I put up with for you two. [ His teasing tone gives away that he doesn't find it that much of a hardship at all, actually. ] I'm going to remember this and drag you two swimming up here for Hilda's birthday next year.

[ Polar bear swims seem like a warranted threat, since they keep trying to make him melt. ]

Honestly, I'm more looking forward to a massage. I could use one after moving all that stuff. Hey, think we can convince Claude to let them paint his nails? [ He casts a wink at Hilda, all while still grinning at Claude, as if he can't overhear every word of that. ] I feel like we should all match in a festive Gautier Green for the day.