[ Ah? He blinks at Aether's suggestion, and his smile grows a little wider because how can he refuse. And yet, that just won't do. ]

You're pretty generous, aren't you? [ He says like he doesn't already know this about his partner. ] Well, you know I won't say no...but- mm.

[ Words are still hard even this far in, it seems, but he'll manage. ]

I can accept that as long as you allow me to return the favor afterwards.