He's gotten better about it.

[Though the comparison made him chuckle all the same, breezing past the older man when he stopped to look at him. He reached the house first, entering it and leaving the door open carelessly for Lancia to follow. The forced lightness of his voice made him laugh fully, his face wholly amused.]

My, my, you're making me sound like an expensive call girl. You know I'd never charge you, egregio signore.