[Claude chuckles at that, a flicker of mischievousness in his eyes.] Well, you might think that now, but I know you didn't always. And truth be told, while I could definitely infer your opinion's changed on me over time...it's not like we've ever sat down and talked about how it has, or how much. So it's only reasonable for me to underline that if there's anything at all you can trust from me, it's this.

[He lifts a hand to idly brush through some messy strands of red hair.] It was Almyran. A nickname. Loosely translated...it means "the flame of my heart". [The teasing smile on his lips is belied by the softness of his eyes.]