You know, when you say that kind of thing, it just makes me think you have something planned.

[It’s said as amiably as always, but that had definitely been an interesting reaction from him. Not a lot is liable to get him trapped in his own thoughts like that and, if he is, usually Lancia would expect it to be while he’s in his own room, or while he’s with one of the others. What’s got his attention like that?]

[A pity that bluntly asking doesn’t always lead anywhere with Faustino. Lancia is just as likely to get a tall tale teased at him than the truth. So he gestures for the gardens.]

If it’s dull, then I suppose I won’t get to hear any interesting stories. Want to spar to get your blood flowing again?