Really? [At that, he had to laugh, perhaps a little too strongly. It would be a good cover for the small tinge of jealousy he felt, even though Tieria was like family.] I'm sure he was so embarrassed. [Though it was a nice thought that the other Meister even played along with the entire event to begin with.]
[He scratched at his jawline a little. The cold was definitely becoming more noticeable, so it hopefully explained the flushed cheeks decently.] Ah, so you said.