Oh, it counts. Didn't you just say something about not changing the rules? Whatever you're wearing counts.

[ Clearly flawless logic right there, and Sylvain probably wouldn't be surprised to find out Claude's considering taking off his earring at some point if it gets down to it. At this point, the only thing stopping him is not encouraging Sylvain to find some way to do something close. And the best way to prevent that? Appreciate the view right in front of him yet again, and openly.

Up until he puts on a faux thinking expression and tilts his head up to look at the night sky in supposed focus, narrowing his eyes to complete the picture. ]

Huh. What was it I said once, something about anticipation paying off in the end? Something like that.