Was it really that egregious to you? [he asks this earnestly, with concern. to him, it's nothing new, but... he hadn't considered how others might feel about that. at least they've probably almost reached the room by now.]

But no, I don't have any particular reasons for staying down there. I just... also didn't have any reason to move up, either. Now I do.

[he reaches to take Sylvain's hand, giving it a fond squeeze.]

If you want me to do anything, you really only need to ask, Sylvain.