[ His lower lip juts out slightly in a faint hint of a sulky pout at the denial. ]

The number was implied, since I assume you do know how to count. Besides. That number is different for you than it is for me anyway. They’re not going to match.

[ You’ve still got a year on him, Riegan.

That’s also very much implying Claude’s been pining since before Abraxas as well. ]