[ alois' gaze pops up instantaneously. there is a look of surprise that passes over, but it's very swift. there for half a second, gone the next. even with his eyes pink ringed like they are, they're a little brighter—he is pretty thrilled that flynn agreed. ]
I don't mind, really, [ he says, voice still a tad damp in tone, but it's back to its typical, ambiguous lilt. back is just fine, of course, and alois links his arms 'round flynn's neck carefully, dangling them over his shoulders. right against him, he stands up on toes, it means: 'You can lift me, now.' ] When I have thought about eating, it's just been candy you know. Back home, I never would have gotten away with candy for supper at one fifteen in the morning.