[ He's still thoroughly enjoying the dance - and the excuse to press close, arms winding around the other man as they move in time with the music.

But that doesn't mean he can't spare a moment to be dramatic at Claude at the same time. He heaves a deep, disappointed sigh. ]

Man, I really do have to do everything around here, huh? All that flirting and seducing you. You're way more high-maintenance than you appear, you know that.

[ Those words aren't even remotely convincing a complaint, too much laughter lurking in his tone. Especially when he bends down and captures that kiss before Claude can pull back. Or start bantering back at him. Because he knows that's coming. ]