I never denied being high maintenance either, you know.

[ Sylvain just shoots him a smirk as he twines his arms tightly around Claude's waist once more, keeping him tucked against his broad chest. ]

In fact, I'm really surprised you hadn't already gleaned that from all the gossip back home. I was too high-maintenance for just about everyone, after all. [ he winks, keeping his tone light. Even if that hadn't been exactly the truth. It had been a convenient excuse and out, however. ]