[ a little nod, at the first question.

as for the rest, his smile gets a little more warm. ]

Of course. I'd expect nothing less. [ a little tail wag... ] He speaks so highly of you. I'd be honored to spend more time in your presence.

[ it's a little teasing, but mostly genuine. they're brothers, he's not going to be like rudely locks you out. and past that, he does like both of them, so it's not a struggle. ]

Basilio is good company, too. I was pleased when I found out we share a room.