[the praise pulls a flush to his cheeks—admittedly not a difficult task, but he does look terribly pleased to hear it. something that suits just him...]

Thank you. I've been making them since I pierced them, so it's good to know my skill has increased.

[the quiet stretches comfortably, as Kaveh settles and finds his footholds amid everything that's happened. and when he speaks again, Olivine nods in turn. this, he understands too.]

I know the feeling... in addition to my ears and nipples, I recently got a tattoo with Sylvain, and he helped me settle on getting my tongue pierced when we first arrived. Did you have a specific location in mind? I can help with most piercings.