Ah? [a little laugh escapes him at that.] I'm sure he'd be willing, if we asked. Might try to pull you into it for at least one round though, knowing him.

[there really is nothing but fondness in Olivine's tone speaking about Sylvain. that's probably not a surprise at this point though.]

Considering what you were there for, the extra essence still didn't hurt. [a beat.] Interesting data?

[it's really easier to talk about anything that isn't him... he does at least understand that part when Rei quiets down. another smile draws across his lips when Rei bumps against him. totally accidental, surely. definitely no concern.]

I told myself as much when he first disappeared. That is how he is, after all—he never wanted to cause distress. [stacking up his finished work, Olivine shifts to go put them away.] Ever since we arrived, he talked about how much he wanted me to enjoy myself here.

Are you hungry? It's about time for a meal, I think.

[does he also want the company? yes, but it's sort of become his habit with Rei to at least hold off on asking for anything for himself, and instead let him decide if something else is already reason enough to share some time.]