I deserve an open invitation. [ he doesn’t deserve anything. ] If you’re going to start throwing out rules and regulations, then I have one too - you must call me senpai. [ his grin sharpens for a half a second, because if alhaitham can be petulant, then so can he. he gets consent, but does the scribe really believe he’s going to remember any of this the next time he drinks a little too much… ]

Go on, do it. [ he leans in, kissing the corner of his lips, and then murmuring against his skin, ] Call me senpai.