[ Claude's certainly not going to question that generosity twice, given he might have been teasing the first time around but if Sylvain's not going to say no? Well. If there's anything consistent about Claude von Riegan, it's that when he's given an inch he's going to take a mile if no one stops him.

This particular application requires a bit of reason, however, considering there's a limit to how much they can eat and probably an even shorter limit to how long leftovers will keep even if they disperse them among their friends. Or if he saves some of them for Hilda, since Claude doesn't doubt he'll be accosted once they return for all the details, though there aren't many. All thoughts which filter through his mind now that he's narrowing down options and feeling considerably less limited by not having to choose one as the end result. ]

What alternative might that be? [ He might be a little distracted thanks to debating the merits of a couple dishes and checking them against the mental list of ones he knows Sylvain enjoys before their server makes it back to their table. Can't have him spending his hard-earned coin without getting a little enjoyment out of it, especially because Claude still doesn't particularly want to know what this dress cost. ] One where I empty your coin purse entirely? In your own words, might I remind you, the night's still young.