[ Reno shrugs at that, spreading his free hand in an innocent what can you do? gesture. ]

Sure I would. Doesn't matter if you don't like me, I like you just fine. [ and that's reason enough to continue feeding him figs at Alhaitham's behest. frankly, Reno is so used to people responding to him with fear or hatred that in comparison, a mild distaste barely even registers. even if Kaveh were to dislike him he'd probably assume he deserved it. ] All he had to do was ask.

[ maybe there's something in there for Reno to chew on later, but for now he'll just put it on the list of things about this night that have given him things to chew on later. instead, he offers Kaveh a smile—more sincere than his usual flirty grin—and tilts his head slightly, considering. ]

I dunno if I'd say you owe me anything, but I ain't gonna say no if you wanna make it up.