"Yeah, don't tell him, Bonnie." Sylvain tilts his chin up like a proud peacock. Fine, Annie can have this one. He'll keep that score in his back pocket for later. There's always something he can tease her about, and he winks as if to imply just that.

"Heh, of course a hard worker knows more than me. For now." His smile broadens a bit, and he ruffles Bonnie's ears. "But seriously, go on. You can't tell anyone I missed your informative rambles... but I did miss them."