[ There's an amused snort from Claude when it comes to being proud since he's in the middle of taking another bite and, even though multiple comments to mind, enjoying the meal Sylvain's made still takes priority over that.

Until the book slander, anyway, at which point he scoffs playfully and reaches for his drink. ]

That's a bold statement for someone who comes to borrow those books just as often as ending up in there with them. [ Is he using his glass to hide a smile still likely visible thanks to the substantial amount of mirth on his face? Maybe. (Definitely.) ] I dunno, Gautier. Sounds a lot more like acceptance to me when you factor that in, too.