[ The blink tells him all he needs to know, and Claude's already put two and two together before Sylvain confirms it. That's all the more cause for a reason to hide a smile in his drink - something else that's become a habit more often than not over the past year - before responding. ]

Hey now, I didn't say I didn't appreciate what little I get to see here. Should I be thinking of this as a preview for later, then?

[ Is there an innocent way to ask that? Not really, but Claude's aiming for it anyway simply because he knows it'll entertain Sylvain in return. ]

Wouldn't want to anger Mags, after all, but maybe I can hang in there from knowing whether that's a promise or a threat.

[ Or whatever - since it goes without saying whatever 'threat' there is in arms behind used against him when it comes to this is something he'll enjoy. ]