There’s warmth creeping into his cheeks as he does a double take on the comeback from the man. The wink doesn’t help but rather makes the heat peak further. Though there’s a shy grin to go with it. He would take all the cheeky talk regardless of the slight embarrassment if it meant that they could be happy and show it.

A laugh bursts out. “You talk about how you hate the cold and it’s chillier here than your coast. Color me surprised though. At least the holidays are less hectic than they can be, yea?”

“I ugh have some lights and bits up at the apartment by the way,” he points out, “but I can tone it down some. Want you to be comfortable.”