It might have been too much of a risk not to ask that question with those extra words. He needed the deflection and humor to distract. He didn't know where this sensitivity was coming from, but he couldn't deny it was there. He knew how they would appear to others, particularly the three Power Puff Girls. He tried not to sigh.

However, his smile was genuine when Gladio settled against him. He kissed damp hair and basked in the good feelings of a warm body next to his. He'd ignore how much better it was that the warm body was Gladio's.

He opened his eyes when the answer came. He had almost drifted off and frowned a moment as he tried to remember what the question had been. A brighter smile spread on his face and he put his cheek against Gladio's forehead. "Good.. because you were wonderful, darling."